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Colorful Cape Town is one of the most multi-racial
cities in the world.
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The city sits on South Africa’s Cape Peninsula,
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where the waters of the Atlantic
and Indian Oceans converge,
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and spectacular mountains tumble towards the sea.
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For centuries, the Cape of Good Hope
was synonymous with danger,
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as European ships bravely rounded the perilous
waters on route to the riches of Asia.
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To resupply those passing ships,
the Dutch created a tiny outpost in 1652,
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a settlement that would blossom into one of
the most beautiful cities,
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in one of the most breathtaking settings
on earth.
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For decades, Cape Town has been buffeted too,
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by the cross-winds of social upheaval.
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But just like those early ships,
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Cape Town had endured some of history’s
most turbulent waters,
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and set course to an optimistic future.
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This is a city that despite its challenges,
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shines as an example of hope,
not only to South Africa,
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but to the world.
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Cape Town’s central area is situated in
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the City Bowl.
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This amphitheater-shaped area begins
at the edge of Table Bay
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and is backed by the iconic two-mile long
plateau of Table Mountain.
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Near the bowl’s center,
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you’ll find The Castle of Good Hope.
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This Dutch East India fort was the center
point from which the city grew.
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Nearby, visit Company’s Garden,
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whose rich soils were cultivated to provide
fresh produce for those early merchant ships.
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All around the gardens,
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some of the city’s most important institutions
sprang up,
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such as the Parliament Building,
and the National Library.
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On the park’s southern end,
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in the South African Museum and Planetarium,
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experience the wonders of Africa,
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from the power of pre-colonial rock art
to the giants of The Cape’s natural world.
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While just a few steps away,
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centuries of creativity are on full display
at the National Gallery.
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Fusing both contemporary and old-world architecture,
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the nearby South African Jewish Museum stands
as a tribute to a community that has done
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much to shape the country.
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Just a few blocks away, don’t miss
the District Six Museum.
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This museum and cultural center gives voice
to the 60,000 non-white residents
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who were forcibly removed from the city and
saw their vibrant multi-racial neighborhood flattened
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during the darkest days of the Apartheid Era.
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Thankfully, one neighborhood that was spared
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from apartheid’s wrecking ball,
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is Bo-Kaap.
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Despite decades of racial segregation,
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traditional Cape Malay culture proudly continues
amid the row houses and cobbled streets of
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this incredibly colorful hillside suburb.
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Post-apartheid South Africa is often called
The Rainbow Nation,
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and like a pot of gold at the end of
that rainbow, diversity,
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transformation and creativity shines out from
the city’s downtown streets,
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from it’s businesses,
from it’s very walls.
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If you’re passionate about coffee,
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stop by for an espresso, or maybe two, at Truth,
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a steampunk coffee shop that welcomes devotees
from all over the world.
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Once you’ve had your caffeine fix,
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wander along Long Street,
where elegant Victorian architecture,
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fashion, and food collide,
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creating one of The Mother City’s
buzziest streets.
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When the coffee wears off,
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sit on a balcony with an ice-cold beer and
watch the world slip by below.
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The spirit of rejuvenation continues at the
Victoria and Alfred Waterfront.
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At South Africa’s oldest working harbor,
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spend the day exploring attractions,
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such as Two Oceans Aquarium, which celebrates
life beneath the waves of both the Atlantic,
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and Indian Oceans.
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The waterfront is also the gateway
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to one of the world’s most infamous prisons,
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Robben Island.
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Journey across the waters of Table Bay to
experience the damp prison walls and windswept yards,
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and to listen to stories told
by former inmates.
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For three centuries this was a place of exile,
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largely unknown by the outside world,
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until 1964 when the anti-apartheid revolutionary,
Nelson Mandela was imprisoned here for 18 years.
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A visit here is a reminder of just how far
South Africa has travelled
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on the long road to freedom.
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Mandela would one day rise,
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to become more than South Africa’s first
black president…he became the father of the nation,
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and inspired countless millions around the world.
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Mandela once said that it was the presence of Table Mountain,
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across those four miles of water,
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that inspired him throughout his long years
on Robben Island.
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Wherever you are on the Cape,
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Table Mountain is there,
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a beloved landmark that helps locals and
visitors alike to find their way.
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The closer you get to the mists of Table Mountain,
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the more its spirit can be felt.
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At Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens,
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gaze up at the mountain’s eastern face,
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then explore South Africa’s many biomes
and the Boomslang walkway which snakes its
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way through the arboretum canopy.
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From the gardens, take one of the walking trails
up the mountain,
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or climb aboard the Cableway for
the spectacular ride to the viewing area.
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From here, take in the views of Signal Hill, Devil’s
Peak, and Lions Head, all the way out
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to Robben Island and beyond.
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Cape Town is one of the world’s great beach cities,
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with countless beaches, bays
and seaside communities,
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each with its own unique vibe.
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From Green Point, the site of Cape Town’s
futuristic stadium,
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head down the western coast of the Cape Peninsula
to one incredible beach after another.
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Starting at the city center,
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the wide promenade of Milton Beach is a great
place to stretch your legs.
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A little further south in Clifton,
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some of the country’s most expensive homes spill down
from the peninsula to the four beaches below,
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each one separated by falls of granite boulders
which offer great shelter on windy days.
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While a house at Clifton will set you back
millions,
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the views of the sparkling Atlantic,
Lions Head, and The Twelve Apostles are just
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as they’ve always been, free.
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At neighboring Camps Bay Beach
the St Tropez theme continues.
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Just a 5-minute drive from the center of
Cape Town, enjoy fine white sands,
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a tranquil tidal pool and your pick of over
20 restaurants and cafés.
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Six miles down the coast, things mellow out even more,
at Llandudno Beach.
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Pull on a wetsuit and enjoy the waves, or
just explore the massive granite boulders.
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Life is simple here, there’s no street lights,
no restaurants, and not a single shop.
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When your belly starts to grumble, pop around
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the headland to the fishing village of Hout Bay.
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Cool off with a craft beer,
see what’s cooking at the markets,
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then hang out with locals down by the
tuna and crayfish boats.
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Once you’ve explored the peninsula's western coastline,
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the eastern side awaits.
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Welcome to False Bay,
where the waters are warmer,
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and the never-ending sweep of beaches and
scenic seaports continues.
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At the naval port of Simon’s Town,
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head down the “historic mile” of St. George's Street.
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Soak up the nautical spirit, say hello to
a much-loved sea dog,
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and explore the alleyways and lacey Victorian
buildings along the way.
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Don’t leave Simon’s Town until you’ve visited
Boulders Beach,
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one of the few places in the world where you
can get close to endangered African Penguins.
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False Bay was once dotted with humble farming
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and whaling villages, like Fish Hoek.
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From here, follow the coastal walk around
to Kalk Bay, where writers,
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musicians and artists have replaced the whalers
and lime burners of yesteryear.
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Thankfully, the bay’s fishing boats still
put out to sea,
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ensuring the local restaurants are always
well-stocked with the freshest seafood.
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When it comes time to drag yourself away,
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head to neighboring St James,
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known for its colorful Victorian bathing boxes
and grand old houses
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which reflect the splendor of the early diamond
and gold-mining era.
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Right next door, the mood changes again, at Muizenberg,
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home to some of the most laid-back vibes in
South Africa.
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With its warm, shallow water
it’s the perfect beach for families.
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And if you’ve ever wanted to surf,
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this is the place to learn!
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Muizies is after all,
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the birthplace of South African surfing.
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While the beach at Muizies can get packed
in summer,
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you’ll find plenty of cool escapes in the
streets of this arty village.
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From here, over 12 miles of fine sands stretch
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all the way around to historic Gordon’s Bay.
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Just around the corner at Kogel Bay,
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the only sounds you’ll hear are the pebbles
and shells rolling in with the incoming tide.
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Cape Town’s riches don’t end with its beaches,
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it’s also blessed with some of the best
wine growing country in the world.
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The Cape’s first vines were planted
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in Company’s Gardens in 1655
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to help those passing sailors ward off scurvy.
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But the roots of the nation’s winemaking industry
really took hold just twenty minutes drive away,
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in the suburb of Constantia.
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In the late 1600s, hundreds of vines
were planted here,
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along with rows of oaks to shield them from
the harsh Cape winds.
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From here those vines spread,
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far beyond Cape Town, into a region now known
as The Winelands.
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Choose from 18 different wine routes centered
around historic villages and towns,
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and discover vast vineyards in settings that
will take your breath away.
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Many of the estates are characterized by historic
Cape Dutch-style manors,
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as well as restaurants and tasting rooms
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where you can savor the very essence
of this fertile land.
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After touring the acclaimed wineries of Paarl,
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such as Laborie, and Vrede en Lust,
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explore the streets and architecture of this
300-year-old town.
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High above Paarl stands the Taal Monument,
which celebrates the Language of Afrikaans,
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a language that was forbidden during the bitter
aftermath of the Anglo-Boer War in 1902.
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The Stellenbosch Wine Route, South Africa's oldest,
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offers more than 150 tasting rooms across
200 vineyards.
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At the Waterford Estate take a 2-hour wine
safari through the Bordeaux-inspired estate,
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then taste some of the most exciting new reds
in the region.
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Just a 30 minute drive from Stellenbosch,
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and only 50 from Cape Town,
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is perhaps the most beautiful wine route
of them all,
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the Franschhoek Wine Route.
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Fleeing religious persecution
in 17th century Europe,
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200 French Huguenots, came to this valley,
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and created paradise.
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Today, Franschhoek is considered the food
and wine capital of South Africa.
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At Boschendal, one of the country’s very
first estates,
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the influence, style and passion of the French
is everywhere.
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It also lingers in the town itself,
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in the galleries, the museums,
and in the memorial,
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which depicts a female figure casting off
the cloak of oppression
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and gazing towards an optimistic future.
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Before you head back to Cape Town, head up
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Franschhoek Pass,
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one of the Cape’s most scenic drives.
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High in the Mont Rochelle Nature Reserve,
soak up the views of the valley below,
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and wander hillsides filled with proteas,
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a flower first discovered on the Cape and
now cultivated all over the world.
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In local tradition, the Protea represents
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transformation,
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courage and hope.
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Cape Town is a city which shares the same soil,
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so it’s not surprising that it embodies
those same qualities too.
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But Cape Town is more than just a single flower,
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it’s a garden.
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From it’s earliest days as a resupply station
for passing sailors,
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through the bitter harvests of the Apartheid era,
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this is a garden where hands of every color
have planted seeds of hope,
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and have held the fruits of freedom.
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So come, and savor the colors, hope and freedom,
of Cape Town.
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