Cape Town, South Africa
Hi from South Africa, where we spent 5 days in the Western Cape. Perhaps it's because it took 3 flights to get there from Zanzibar and we arrived at our hotel in Cape Town at midnight, but this country remains a fascinating yet bewildering array of sensations. One minute you're driving through Hollywood style luxury. The next you're passing shantytown townships of aluminum and wood that look like they'll fall over with a strong wind. And then there's the accent...