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"To Cape of Good Hope from Gordon's Bay" Agimpels's photos around Cape Town, South Africa

Preview of Agimpels's blog at TravelPod. Read the full blog here: http://www.travelpod.com/travel-blog-entries/agimpels/1/1224412200/tpod.html This blog preview was made by TravelPod using the TripAdvisor™ TripWow slideshow creator. Entry from: Cape Town, South Africa Entry Title: "To Cape of Good Hope from Gordon's Bay" Entry: "Day 11 - Gordon's Bay and Cape of Good Hope The early birds, Shinja, Alan and I got up and headed out to go shopping for the week, Shinja had everything we needed listed and Alan and I just dutifully followed pushing the carts. Shopping here as compared to Hazyview was definitely more cosmopolitan. An entirely different, not better or worse, just different experience. By the time we got back and unload the van we had life signs in the apartment. The necessities taken care of, breakfast and coffee, we were ready to head to the Cape of Good Hope. On the road again (sounds like a song I heard) and taking in the sites. Wow, this was a new site. We saw miles and miles of townships. Reading and seeing photos are one thing but seeing them up close and personal is another. We were unprepared. What really brought our attention to this was seeing children laughing and playing games right alongside the road running adjacent to the township. We saw kids line up in a field and stamp down the tall grass so they could play soccer. You know, philosophically speaking, if people would be happy with what they have the world would be a better place. We think we're happy with more material things and we always want more. They have their possessions and they are happy. We saw that time and time again in their faces, actions and conversations. Given that it has been about 15 years since apartheid officially ended and they have come a long way but they still have a long way to go. Hopefully they don't get caught up in the "me, mine, my world" out there. We drove along the north end of False Bay watching surfers and looking at the beautiful beaches. The water looked so inviting that we could resist. Whoa there. The water was COLD. Well cold compared to south Florida. We continued on through some really narrow streets on the R310. The homes and stores are right on the edge of the road. We often saw people stopped, pointing and taking photos on the bay side of the road. Naturally, as photographers we had to do the exact same thing but at what? Whales, whales and more whales. They were close to shore and remaining on the surface. Not camera shy at all. We passed through Fish Hoek, Cairns and numerous other towns which showed the Dutch and English history. Finally we made our first destination at Boulder's Beach. This is the home of the Jackass Penguin. We followed the signs for their rookery and paid the very reasonable entrance fee. We're wondering if we needed the long telephoto to capture them but, wait, there's one less than 2 feet from us. There's another and a lot more. Nah, telephoto not needed. We had seen a documentary called "Penguin City Slickers" by Trevor De Kock before we left for this trip. We thought we were prepared for the antics but nothing could prepare us for the hundreds of them so close and interacting with humans. They actually seemed to pose as the tourists, including us, snapped away. It was an experience not to be soon forgotten. The beach and the surrounding area added to the experience. While not a particularly sandy beach it was aptly name Boulder's for a reason. We had to force ourselves to head out for the rest of the trip and, more important at this point, food. We asked the gentleman at the entrance where, he as a local, would go for lunch and he recommended the Simonstown Country Club. That was our destination for food. Good food, great bar, great wine and nice people. We finished, paid our bill and headed out for the cape again. Upon arrival and paying the entrance fee we opted to go to the cape first and the lighthouse afterwards. We did see a few whales in the Atlantic waters adjacent to the road but we were disappointed in not seeing any Chacma Baboons. When we made it to the cape, easily identified by the indigenous tour buses, we were in a photographers treat. The coast is, well, rugged, doesn't do it justice. It's very easy to see why the most south-westerly point in Africa is also the home of numerous wrecks and the names of Wreck Coast and Coast of Storms.. Even with modern technology we did see numerous large ships giving the area a very wide berth. While we were there, within 30 minutes the winds went from 5 to 10 knots to upwards of 30 ..." Read and see more at: http://www.travelpod.com/travel-blog-entries/agimpels/1/1224412200/tpod.html Photos from this trip: 1. "Cape of Good Hope and Boulder's Beach" See this TripWow and more at http://tripwow.tripadvisor.com/tripwow/ta-0126-724a-b6a9?ytv4=1

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Cities Of The World - Capetown (Kapstadt) Southafrica.avi

Sightseeing - Tour through Capetown showing the most beautiful tourist places of interest "Copyright Disclaimer under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use."

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Centurion Country Club Centurion Pretoria South Africa - Africa Travel Channel

http://www.africa-24.com Centurion Country Club forms part of the Centurion Residential Estate and was first opened to the public in 1995. This centrally located 160 hectare Estate and Country Club offers facilities of the highest standards on a well- designed course. The course has two outstanding features that makes it unique. Perfectly designed by Peter Matkovich, you will find beautiful parkland sections, interspersed with numerous holes surrounded by water to ensure an incredible variety of shots and a challenge to any golfers game. The stylish fully stocked pro-shop, boasts top brand names and well-informed friendly staff offer expert advice. A number of function venues, varying in size, offer a unique experience to host anything from a birthday bash to a wedding reception. At Centurion Country Club a specialist- golf coordination team ensures that every golfers need is catered for. There is a golf driving range, four-hole mashie course, complete with bunkers and water hazards as well as two tennis courts and squash courts for those seeking a variety of facilities. The availability of golf carts and knowledgeable caddies makes it a most enjoyable venue for a good game of golf. The club has managed to produce a number of professional golfers, thanks to the brilliant teaching abilities of the resident teaching professional and assistant pros Centurion Country Club also offers state of the art conference facilities in a private serene environment. The facilities can accommodate a minimum of 10 up to a maximum of 120 delegates. The club has various packages on offer to suit individual needs. There is no better way to end a day of satisfying golf, than relaxing on the tranquil terrace with an ice-cold drink and the company of good friends. Centurion Country Club is the ideal venue to host your next conference, year- end function or corporate golf event at. Come and see what all the fuss is about!

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Whackhead and An Office Prankster

Darren "Whackhead" Simpson sets up a guy at an office who likes to prank his co-workers.

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Comrades Marathon opens door for extra income if you are a positive thinker

Comrades Marathon story of the great helpers of children by welfare. Money is the key to God and prove that God answers prayer http://www.desteni.co.za desteni desteniproductions bernardpoolman equal life foundation equallife equalmoney for universal dignity for all life

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