On Sunday I climbed Table Mountain for the last time (that is, at least until I somehow make my way back to Cape Town in the future). I used the Platteklip Gorge trail, which is the most direct way up the mountain, but is also basically a giant, stone stairmaster. It took me a grueling…
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Rock Climbing at Silvermine
On Friday morning I headed to my job for what I expected to be another normal workday. At about 9AM my boss informed me that he would be leaving to go rock climbing with a visiting supplier at around 10:30, and asked if I would like to join. Determined to be open to lots of…
Chapman’s Peak
Today I hiked Chapman’s Peak, a mountain about 10 miles South of Cape Town. The strenuous, rocky hike took about 3 hours, but it was beautiful in every direction throughout the entire climb and the peak was worth the sweat it took to see a gorgeous, panoramic view of Cape Town and Hout Bay.
The First Few Days (and Table Mountain!)
Since my arrival in Cape Town I have had hardly any downtime to write about everything that has been happening. So here is a synopsis of my first few days: I am living in a 4-bedroom house in Newlands. Newlands is one of the wealthier neighborhoods surrounding Cape Town, so all of the houses are…