65.04 South Africa: Cape Town and nearby: Recalling the past series (2017).
Should there ever have been a country that freed itself from the shackles of its oppressors, becoming potentially fully-liberated, South Africa would have been a prime nominee. Its infrastructure as well as many cities of the country compared favorably with that of first-world countries. It was also highly supported by world sympathy. What potential! However, following the passing of Nelson Mandela and the rise of numerous self-interested persons seeking power and wealth, the country chose a path of 'disaster' filled with corruption, danger, insecurity, et al, while deciding to ignore the majority of citizens. What a tragedy. (An opinion). While we have made many hiking trips to South Africa, including the Cape Province as well as in Cape Town itself, this comprises a small selection from a trip in 2017 only. As we descend a rocky trail on Table Mountain, a Cape Town icon presents itself. Heading toward peak of Table Mountain via the 12 Apostles ...