Cape Town - Day 1








 Welcome to Cape Town, South Africa!!  Here’s Bridget in the area of town known as Bo-Kapp, which was a former slave quarter that has a rich history and great little museum.

We had our 15 hour flight from Newark and then decided to visit Bo-Kapp, the Gardens and Table Mountain after a few hours of sleep.  Go team.








Some of the architecture is similar to New Orleans and some will remind you of islands you’ve been on. The day was perfect for talking to others and learning about the world. Can’t wait to see what tomorrow brings. We’re going on an e-bike tour along the cape!





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