On our last day in Cape Town, Stan drove us around town to see a few more sights. Our first stop was a neighborhood that has been designated a world heritage site, Bo-Kaap, which means “walk up” in Dutch. It consists of cobblestone and paved streets lined with small homes painted various bright colors. It was the former slave quarters, and now the houses go for about 10 million rand, which is about $500,000.
Stan also took us to see the Castle of Good Hope, the first building in Cape Town, built in 1652 by the Dutch. They meted out some pretty awful punishments, based on what we saw in the torture room and cells. People used to gather on a blankets and bring a picnic to watch corporal punishment in the town square. I guess we have progressed somewhat.
Now we’re on the plane for our 15 hour journey home. I’m all traveled out and ready to be home. I miss the kitties!
My Corner of the Village 