Nestled under the Table Mountain and enclosed by Signal Hill and the Lions' Head Mountain, Cape Town was build around Table Bay. From humble beginnings as a supply station for the Dutch East Trading Company, Cape Town has grown into a metropolitan community with a mix of Miami and Europe influences.
We rode the cable car to the top of Table Mountain for a panoramic view of the city. Riding 1067 meters in a rotating car gave everyone aboard a chance to take in the views while ascending the mountain. At times shrouded in misty clouds and at other time perfectly clear for miles the time spent on Table Mountain afforded us many memorable views. This vantage point allowed us to see just how large Cape Town is.
Later we drove to the top of Signal Hill to get a good look at Robbens Island where Nelson Mandela spent 18 of his 27 years in prison. If you look closely you can see the island near the top of the photo. Our trip to the island prison was cancelled due to boat problems, so this was the closest we were able to get to this historic site.
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