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"Antelopes, Baboons and Penguins, Oh My" Tonka_eng's photos around Cape Town, South Africa

Preview of Tonka_eng's blog at TravelPod. Read the full blog here: http://www.travelpod.com/travel-blog-entries/tonka_eng/1/1258405484/tpod.html This blog preview was made by TravelPod using the TripAdvisor™ TripWow slideshow creator. Entry from: Cape Town, South Africa Entry Title: "Antelopes, Baboons and Penguins, Oh My!" Entry: "Wow, Cape Town is really amazing. Dennis, why did you ever leave? It rained for a good portion of the first few days and the rain and the town reminded me a lot of San Francisco or Seattle. It's a huge city (3.5 million), but it feels small because of the mountains that separate the downtown area from the sprawling suburbs. Table Mountain dominates the skyline from any location downtown. I couldn't see it for the first few days because of the clouds, but when I first laid eyes on it my breath was taken away. It is so close you could almost touch it. It must have a profound effect and presence on the inhabitants of this city. While it was raining I explored parts of downtown like parks and museums. The fun didn't really start until the sun showed itself. I rented a car for a day and posted a notice at the hostel to see if anyone wanted to join me for a trip to the Cape of Good Hope. I didn't think anyone would respond, but Maarten, from the Netherlands, joined me at the last minute. We folded into the tiny Volkswagen (he's at least four inches taller than me) and hit the road. I struggled to drive for the first few minutes until I became re-accustomed to the right-hand drive. By the time we reached the highway I had it covered. The Cape of Good Hope is at the tip of a long penninsula and we were traveling down the eastern side. The towns we passed were incredibily cute and looked like good places to visit, however, we only stopped once to take a look at some colorful Victorian beach changing booths. A little farther down the road we reached Simon's Town which has a resident colony of African penguins (formally called Jackass penguins, but they changed the name to something more touristy). We were both disappointed that we couldn't get very close. We were confined to boardwalks above the colony, but it was still very cool. Penguins, like sea turtles, never seem to get ruffled by anything. The terrain of the Cape of Good Hope National Park is amazing. In such a small place there seems to exist several different types. There are rolling hills, sharp mountains, plains, and seaside beaches. Our first glimpse of wildlife was a troop of baboons playing and eating along the roadside. This caused a minor traffic jam as the tourists pointed their cameras at the primates. We saw another troop while we were at the beach. We were able to get within ten feet before it became uncomfortable; for us, that is. Baboons are very curious and strong and have been known to be overly attentive to some tourists. It was amazing to watch each family member; from baby to male leader. We also came across a herd of antelope, the Bontebok, and several wandering ostriches. I know it's not much relative to the diversity of southern Africa, but it was still nice to see animals that are vastly different from animals I'm accustomed to seeing. Finally the clouds cleared and Table Mountain was visible from all sections of the city. I took the cable car to the top and hiked around all day. The views from the top are amazing. Surrounding Cape Town are townships, which are informal settlements by immigrants. The city and federal governments seem to turn the other way regarding the regulation and policing of these districts. They are basically squatters living in shacks trying to make a living. 40% have HIV and a major social event is when one of their friends is buried in the now overflowing cemetary. The unemployment is around 80% and few have running water, but a majority have electricity. They are inherently unsafe places, but still many non-government organizations have stepped up to help them out from housing to education to employment. I was interested in visiting one, and while there are many 'tours' of the townships, I didn't want to feel like I was going to the zoo. I ..." Read and see more at: http://www.travelpod.com/travel-blog-entries/tonka_eng/1/1258405484/tpod.html Photos from this trip: 1. "Company Gardens and Table Mountain" 2. "Victorian changing rooms at Muizenberg" 3. "African Penguin at Boulders Beach" 4. "View of Table Mountain from Lion's Head" 5. "The view of Monwabisi Park from the guesthous" 6. "Male Chacma Baboon" 7. "Pair of Ostriches at Cape of Good Hope Park" 8. "Bontebok at Cape of Good Hope Park" 9. "Me and resident of Monwabisi Park" 10. "Devil's Peak" 11. "A Beautiful Pincushion Protea" 12. "Table Mountain and Camps Bay" 13. "Children of Monwabisi Park" See this TripWow and more at http://tripwow.tripadvisor.com/tripwow/ta-00c1-4f64-8a60?ytv4=1

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A Place in the City - South Africa

More than a decade after apartheid ended millions of South Africans still live in basic home-made shacks. We hear from the inhabitants as they eloquently argue their case for real citizenship rights. The shack dwellers movement, Abahlali baseMjondolo, began in 2005. Their slogan is 'Talk to us, not about us.' 'It's not that people like to live in shacks. No one will ever want to live in these conditions but they need to be close to their work' explains S'bu Zikode, Abahlali's elected leader. However, the group has not been welcomed by the ANC. They've been met with aggression rather than with negotiations. Police shot Mariet Kikine with six rubber bullets at a peaceful demonstration. 'I'm not stopping to fight the government for my rights. Now they've made me brave.' In the build-up to the 2010 soccer World Cup, Durban shack dwellers fear they will be bulldozed out of the city, or arrested. 'This new legislation makes it a crime to build shacks or resist demolition and eviction.' But the shack dwellers are determined not to give up.

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Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa and surroundings traveler photos - TripAdvisor TripWow

http://tripwow.tripadvisor.com/tripwow/ta-009b-3dec-f8b2?ytv=1 - Tour of Durban, South Africa created at TripWow by TravelPod (a TripAdvisor™ company) TripAdvisor™ TripWow Slideshow of Durban by TravelPod. Cities visited on this trip: - Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa Photos in this video: - "Ushaka Marine World" by Diariodelogro from a blog titled "Voltando de Durban" - "Entrance to uShaka Marine World" by Lroff from a blog titled "uShaka Marine World" - "Clever handrail at uShaka Marine World" by Lroff from a blog titled "uShaka Marine World" - "Rebecca at Umhlanga Rocks" by Rroesch from a blog titled "Savoring My Last Month in South Africa" - "Lighthouse at Umhlanga Rocks" by Rroesch from a blog titled "Savoring My Last Month in South Africa" - "Phezulu Safari Park" by Scottraby from a blog titled "Double Whammy" - "Old Court House Museum" by Rroesch from a blog titled "Culture and History from the Garden Route" - "Jeffreysbaai - Amateur Hour with the camera" by Eadamson from a blog titled "The Baz Bus Trip to Durban" - "Coffee Bay - The huts speckled on the hills" by Eadamson from a blog titled "The Baz Bus Trip to Durban" - "Tug and huge ship in Durban Habrour at NSRI" by Lroff from a blog titled "uShaka Marine World" - "Coffee Bay - Typical hilltop in Transkei" by Eadamson from a blog titled "The Baz Bus Trip to Durban" - "Coffee Bay - Sheep, more huts, and ocean" by Eadamson from a blog titled "The Baz Bus Trip to Durban" - "Jeffreysbaai - indigenous flower and bee" by Eadamson from a blog titled "The Baz Bus Trip to Durban" - "At Gerd's pardaise maison in Durban - DANKE!!" by Manic-trip from a blog titled "Gardenroute - Wild Coast - Durban" - "Coffee Bay - bad picture of pretty bays" by Eadamson from a blog titled "The Baz Bus Trip to Durban" - "Indian Ocean Sunrise, view from our hotel" by Mebiner from a blog titled "Pleasant Day in Durban" - "Hogsback - The view from the hostel" by Eadamson from a blog titled "The Baz Bus Trip to Durban" - "Jeffreysbaai - Legendary Supertubes" by Eadamson from a blog titled "The Baz Bus Trip to Durban" - "Jeffreysbaai - The Beach at Sunset" by Eadamson from a blog titled "The Baz Bus Trip to Durban" - "Nature's Valley - Young Grasshoppa" by Eadamson from a blog titled "The Baz Bus Trip to Durban" - "Amazing sign in Mtuba !! Pain Free !!!" by Scatterling from a blog titled "Kwazulu Natal" - "Coffee Bay - The Hole In The Wall" by Eadamson from a blog titled "The Baz Bus Trip to Durban" - "The grand old ladys, the old grannies" by Helenavirgin from a blog titled "Jul- och nyarsfirande"

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Cape Town, South Africa

A montage of pictures from my week in Cape Town, South Africa this past January 2006. This is one of four parts of my South African adventure. Look also for Cape Town Flats, Scenic SA, and The Cape: Tip of Africa or Bust. This specific montage will take you to the metropolitan city where Table Mountain basks behind the modern skyline. Then you will arrive at the top of Table Mountain. It has its very own climate, one of seven known, found no where else in the world. Lastly, see the cape and the warf where the great malls and shopping centers are located. Settled by the Dutch in the 1600's and then the British in the 1800's. The most beautiful city in the world, CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA!!!

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Cape Town 2010 World Cup South Africa

The 2010 Fifa World Cup is here! The City of Cape Town is ready, we take a walk down the inner city streets where the energy, excitement and elation of a nation is on show. Citizens and visitors of the mother city are all fans of the beautiful game.

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