See below for an additional new post about Mauritius.

Capetown, as we have said before, was amazing.  We spent about 3 weeks there, during which we did so many incredible things.  We also met so many wonderful people -- S Africans are very helpful and friendly (e.g., when the chef -- while still working -- gave us a ride home from his restaurant . . . and the guy in Hermanus who just gave us postcards).  To name just a few of our activities:  (1) an amazing visit to Mandela's former prison-home, Robben Island; (2) the cable-car at Table Mtn with its amazing views; (3) a day drive around the Cape Penninsula, including Chapman's Peak, Cape Point Nat'l Park (we actually hiked to Cape Pt -- the s'western most point in Africa), and Boulder's Beach (beach covered with free-roaming penguins); (4) a trip out of Hout Bay to seal island and a kelp forest (in a glass-bottomed boat); (5) an amazing hike, with 360 views of CT and its surrounds, up Lions Head; (6) 2 shark cage dives (the 2nd was incredible --- at least 3 great white sharks swam, quite literally, inches away from me while I was in the cage); (7) some great, up-close land-based whale watching in Hermanus (southern right whales); (8) a history walking tour of CT; (9) of course the wine country and wedding (posted extensively earlier); and a number of other things that don't come to mind right at the moment.

The bottom line is this:  CT is one of, if not the best travel spots in the world, so if you ever get the chance, do not hesitate.  You will love it.  It is cheap (weak Rand), beautiful, friendly, and offers SO MANY things to do and see.

We're off to India in a few hours -- promise to post again soon.