The next morning we left for Cape Town, another 7 hour drive. We stopped along the say to enjoy some of the sights. The pictures of flower and birds came from a bird sanctuary we visited along the way. I hope you enjoy the beauty of these African specimens as much as we did.
These straw balls in the trees (in the picture to the right ) are actually birds nests. They are truly amazing. The male bird makes the nest proving himself to the female. If she likes the nest she will enter from the bottom and they will mate. If she does not like if for some reason she will reject it and the male will try again.
African Birds as well as flowers and trees are vibrant and varied in colors.
While in Cape Town we visited Robin Island. Mandela spent much of his adult life in this prison. The history is relived by those guides who were actually held in this prison, some with Mandela some who served after he left. They all have stories of the brutality experienced during Apartide.
These cells are 5 X 9 feet in size. There is room for a bed and a few personal items. Nothing else.
The picture below show Table Rock Mountain. We rode to the top of the mountain in a tram and enjoyed the view of the bay and surrounding area. It really is breath taking. South Africans are voting to make this one of the 10 wonders of the world.

Elder LaPray with the Webb's in the boat heading back to the Cape Town Bay.

Pictures of the bay taken from Table Rock Mountain.


Standing a top Table Rock Mountain.



We had meetings in Cape Town in the evening so it was back to work. We enjoyed staying in a lovely little bed and breakfast for the two days while we were in Cape Town, after which we headed back to Port Elizabeth for more business and more pleasure.The LaPrays were wonderful hosts.
We feel very blessed to be able to enjoy the beauty of God's creations in this part of the world. There is such a variety of every thing in this the largest content on earth. There is enough and more to spare. There is no reason for anyone to live in poverty, and yet the majority of people do.
We are very thankful to have lived in the United States and to have a knowledge of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. He can heal us, He can heal nations, He can heal the world, if only the people would believe Him and keep his commandments. We are here to share His good news.
Great pictures!!! The colors are amazing. And mom, Eric and I agree, you look very Jackie O. You look way better than I ever did on my mission :).
ReplyDeleteThanks for the update!!
kath, eric and little jimmy (aka little norriss)