Cape Town, South Africa.

Africa. As Brooks and Dunn would say "I like it, I love it and want some more of it." ( yes I'm a nerd). I have been listening to way too much Jakarandi (one of S.Africa's only radio stations), which constantly airs a smooth mix of Celine Dion, Dolly Parton, and many other talented musical artists that should be dead by now. Top 40 in non-existent in this place.

Our first week was spent in Cape Town. What a delightful place. It reminds me of California, Beverly Hills, San Francisco a little bit of everything. Tara and I rented an apartment under a couple's house. It was very nice and cheap.I went for a jog this morning from our apartment into area that has lot's of trendy restaurants and shops. The area that we are staying in has a spectacular view of Table Mountain and is in walking distance to a lot of cool shops and restaurants. 

Yesterday we climbed to the top of Table Mountain and took a cable car down.  Hiking up to the top apparently entitles me to more bragging rights. I have accumulated several of these so-called bragging rights, for instance immunity to several deadly diseases, my athletic capabilities, etc etc..... I never cease to amaze myself (or others). We drove to Stellenbosch to visit a couple wineries while in the area, the town was beautiful can't say the same about the drive over. We were stopped in traffic for a while, come to find out that one of the people from the shanties got run over and was set beside the road in a sheet and the blood that drained from the corpse was casually covered by dirt from the side of the road by two police, the body was left laying in it's own blood. No big deal for Africa, I guess.

Anyways, back to me. I have a feeling I am going to really miss Cape Town once I  begin to really rough it. As far as I'm concerned, I am getting better food and hospitality over here than at the Ritz. Tara and I had several drinks the first night and both got steaks at a gourmet restaurant for about 30 bucks with tip. That is how a lot of the stuff is over here. Our apartment we are renting is ridiculously cheap.I love this place. I love it here. It is everything I thought it would be.... and more ( I always knew I was an African at heart ). I have met some great people along the way. I wish everyone from home could come and visit................not really...hehe.