Today we took a bus to Table Mountain this place is 1084 meters and is one of the 7 natural wonders of the world. On this mountain there are 10400 plant species that can only be found on Table Mountain and no where else in the world.
Once we arrived at this beautiful place, we took a cable car to the top, you can hike it but that would have taken 3 or so hours to do one way, on this cable car it rotates so you get to see a 360° view. Upon arriving at the top we walked around, saw some beautiful plants, some lizards, some what kinda look like bearded dragons, and some dassie animals sunning themselves. The view from the top was spectacular, breathtaking stunning. It was such a great time.
Upon returning to the bus we went to a town where there used to be slaves, many different cultures of slaves, they lived in these houses , the houses all had to be white, then when they got freedom they painted their houses the most bright and wonderful colours, it was so neat to walk around and see.
In the afternoon we went to a township, Langa was the one we went to, what a township is, is people from rural areas who come to the city to seek out a better life, they come with nothing so they start out in these townships, in homes made out of wood and metal siding, or half of a shipping container, they do what they can to survive and make some money for themselves. The people there were so welcoming, they were so happy and wanted to show us everything about their world. We met two men who had a business processing and cooking and selling cow legs and lambs legs. Then another place was cooking and selling sheep’s heads. We chatted with the locals and then squeezed in for a photo with 4 wonderful woman. Then after that one of the Germans was getting a photo and one of the ladies wanted to her to come over to her, but there was confusion and she didn’t go, the poor lady looked so upset and so I ran over and got a photo with her, she gave me the biggest hug and the smile was huge.
As we kept walking we were stopped by another one of the locals, she was a almost 60 year old she proudly declared, and told us a bit about her life, then after the speech and conversation we went to leave, she then stood right in front of me and said angerly “you didn’t ask me what sport I play” I replied I’m sorry what? She says again “you didn’t ask me what sport I played.” So I then say to her, “ok what sport do you play?” She says “but you didn’t ask me!” So I say I’m asking you now what sport do you play?” She comes back with “ but you didn’t ask me, I had to tell you to ask me.” Then turns and walks away, I look at the tour guide and the bus driver who were right beside me and say, “I have no idea what just happened” they then burst out laughing and said “neither do we” we laughed about it for the rest of the tour and needless to say I still have no idea what sport she played.
After that we went to a cooking class where we made some traditional African dishes, I made a marinated steak, then fried them up, some of the other dishes were veggies, chicken with some amazing blend of spices, some ribs, a bread type thing that tasted oh so amazing! The chefs that helped us were just the funnest and spunkiest people. I had a fantastic time, the food was mmmmmm so tasty!
Now I’m in bed it is 2200 and I’m exhausted. Have an amazing rest of the day.
Good night 🦎
