March 14th: Amandla!

April 16, 2014 dh_andrew Leave a comment

Today was the morning of the big TAC march to Parliament. Lauren and Emily and I got up early to travel into the city, and Sarah and Manuela tagged along to witness the event. Once in Cape Town, we headed for Kaisergracht, the staging area where the march would begin.

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Table Mountain and the city bowl, as seen from Signal Hill.

Inside the District Six museum.

The Golden Arrow bus depot downtown.

Getting our bearings downtown.

The crowds. Also, $2 beer! Just saying.

Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela in his cell at Robben Island

At the beginning of my 15 hour flight. I was considerably less chipper by the end.

We were not allowed to take pictures at or near the consulate. So, imagine this picture of UCT is actually a picture of the consulate. It’s not, though. Not even close.

Saying farewell to my beloved mother. Thanks for the ride! Oh, and birthing me.

Inside the District Six museum.

A view of Camps Bay and the apostles.

South Africa v. Mali, Green Point Stadium.

The beauty of nature.

Cape Town City Hall, where Mandela delivered his first address the day he was freed from prison.

A tasty dish I think I might be on the lookout for while I’m in town.

Cape Point.

Clifton 4th beach, I believe.

As we merged onto the highway out of the Cape Town Airport we were greeted by a massive township and an informal settlement. This is a photo of the former.