Hello Table Mountain! Its a joy to be back!
During my visit I stayed with my precious friend Caroline who is currently living with other dear friends Craig & Lisel Stewart (and their 3 kids, 2 dogs and chickens...the house was full). My first stop was the Warehouse where I used to volunteer...so many friends to hug!
A magical evening with Caroline...we drove up Chapman's Peak to enjoy the view and then spontaneously booked reservations for 'sun-downers' at an incredible luxurious hidden getaway below the cliffs called Tintswalo.
Saturday morning I joined my friends and their kids for a gathering called Toddlers for Justice at the Warehouse. The littles packed food parcels for local orphans and we prayed for them too...precious!
A sunny afternoon in my favorite seaside town, Kalk Bay. Enjoyed returning to familiar antique shops and a treat at the Olympia Cafe.
Monday morning met friends and their kids at Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens. It was winter, but as you can see the sun was blessing my week!
I can not be in South Africa and not drink yummy wine! Caroline and I returned to one of my favorite vineyards called Steenberg.
Tuesday was a national holiday called Women's Day. I attended a celebration at my church Khanysia...full of singing, hope...and of course dancing!
Two lovely friends, Nokuzola (a friend from church and the mother of Simpamandela who I used to tutor) and joyful Matthew Tooke.
My favorite walking place in Cape Town...Seapoint Promenade, with dear friend Christy at sunset.
Meeting up with the Read Family, friends from when I lived in Tacoma who are now missionaries in Cape Town...and having a crazy dress up dance party with the Stewart kids.
The day before I left I took the familiar drive out to the township of Khayelitsha and visited the preschool I used to volunteer at. I didn't tell anyone I was coming, so it was a joyous surprise!
A special tea with a special woman: Elizabeth Clack
I got time with so many families and dear friends! My last evening I had supper with the Fhersens, Patos and Stewarts (plus a surprise visit from Rene)!
On my last morning I took my very special friend Vivian out to breakfast at our favorite spot, Common Ground Cafe. Afterwards I went to say goodbye to my buddy Linda!
Goodbye Cape Town...I already miss you!
