. slides/DSCN2063.html Thu, 02 Oct 2008 13:15:28 -0700 Jalbum 8.0 In Soweto, outside of Johannesburg, this explanation of the South African is painted on a wall.. In Soweto, outside of Johannesburg, this explanation of the South African is painted on a wall.. slides/DSCN2063.JPG slides/DSCN2058.html Thu, 02 Oct 2008 13:15:28 -0700 Jalbum 8.0 This beadwork is a typical of fund raiser by people with HIV/AIDS. This beadwork is a typical of fund raiser by people with HIV/AIDS. slides/DSCN2058.JPG slides/IMG_1836.html Thu, 02 Oct 2008 13:15:28 -0700 Jalbum 8.0 This shanty town in Soweto has electricity and chemical toilets provided by the government. The authorities are working hard to create modern housing for these residents like that in the background. This shanty town in Soweto has electricity and chemical toilets provided by the government. The authorities are working hard to create modern housing for these residents like that in the background. slides/IMG_1836.JPG slides/IMG_1838.html Thu, 02 Oct 2008 13:15:28 -0700 Jalbum 8.0 Very typical arts and crafts displays in Soweto. The name "Soweto" was coined by a newspaper and means South West of Town, Johannesburg. Very typical arts and crafts displays in Soweto. The name "Soweto" was coined by a newspaper and means South West of Town, Johannesburg. slides/IMG_1838.JPG slides/IMG_1844.html Thu, 02 Oct 2008 13:15:28 -0700 Jalbum 8.0 A well-run, private orphanage in Soweto. Many children have lost their mothers to AIDS. A well-run, private orphanage in Soweto. Many children have lost their mothers to AIDS. slides/IMG_1844.JPG slides/IMG_1847.html Thu, 02 Oct 2008 13:15:28 -0700 Jalbum 8.0 People throughout South Africa are very friendly. These ladies with their children responded exuberantly to our waving at them in Soweto. People throughout South Africa are very friendly. These ladies with their children responded exuberantly to our waving at them in Soweto. slides/IMG_1847.JPG slides/IMG_1863.html Thu, 02 Oct 2008 13:15:28 -0700 Jalbum 8.0 Most of Soweto is clean; this photo is of an unusually shabby section of a building being razed with food sellers out in front. Most of Soweto is clean; this photo is of an unusually shabby section of a building being razed with food sellers out in front. slides/IMG_1863.JPG slides/IMG_1864.html Thu, 02 Oct 2008 13:15:28 -0700 Jalbum 8.0 More food sellers in a cluttered corner of Soweto. More food sellers in a cluttered corner of Soweto. slides/IMG_1864.JPG slides/IMG_1852.html Thu, 02 Oct 2008 13:15:28 -0700 Jalbum 8.0 This is Wandi's Place in Soweto. Wandi has been very successful in serving an African buffet that is very popular with both blacks and whites. Nearly everyone has left a note or a businesss card on the walls. This is Wandi's Place in Soweto. Wandi has been very successful in serving an African buffet that is very popular with both blacks and whites. Nearly everyone has left a note or a businesss card on the walls. slides/IMG_1852.JPG slides/DSCN2082.html Thu, 02 Oct 2008 13:15:28 -0700 Jalbum 8.0 One of a few rare signs dating back to aparthheid in Soweto. One of a few rare signs dating back to aparthheid in Soweto. slides/DSCN2082.JPG slides/IMG_1878 .html Thu, 02 Oct 2008 13:15:28 -0700 Jalbum 8.0 Beautiful carved masks in a store in Johannesburg. Beautiful carved masks in a store in Johannesburg. slides/IMG_1878 .JPG slides/IMG_1924.html Thu, 02 Oct 2008 13:15:28 -0700 Jalbum 8.0 An arial view of hillside farms outside of Cape Town. An arial view of hillside farms outside of Cape Town. slides/IMG_1924.JPG slides/IMG_1950 .html Thu, 02 Oct 2008 13:15:28 -0700 Jalbum 8.0 A beach town east of Cape Town. A beach town east of Cape Town. slides/IMG_1950 .JPG slides/IMG_1951 .html Thu, 02 Oct 2008 13:15:28 -0700 Jalbum 8.0 Cape Town landscape is both rugged and beautiful. Cape Town landscape is both rugged and beautiful. slides/IMG_1951 .JPG slides/IMG_1991 .html Thu, 02 Oct 2008 13:15:28 -0700 Jalbum 8.0 Mountains that form the southernmost tip of Africa. Mountains that form the southernmost tip of Africa. slides/IMG_1991 .JPG slides/IMG_1992 copy.html Thu, 02 Oct 2008 13:15:28 -0700 Jalbum 8.0 The southernmost restaurant in Africa at Cape Point. The southernmost restaurant in Africa at Cape Point. slides/IMG_1992 copy.JPG slides/IMG_1995a copy.html Thu, 02 Oct 2008 13:15:28 -0700 Jalbum 8.0 A mother babboon's baby is just visible beneath her chin; Cape Point. A mother babboon's baby is just visible beneath her chin; Cape Point. slides/IMG_1995a copy.jpg slides/IMG_2009 .html Thu, 02 Oct 2008 13:15:28 -0700 Jalbum 8.0 A "free range" ostrich near Cape Point. A "free range" ostrich near Cape Point. slides/IMG_2009 .JPG slides/IMG_1987a .html Thu, 02 Oct 2008 13:15:28 -0700 Jalbum 8.0 Graciela and John at the southernmmost tip of Africa, Cape of Good Hope. Graciela and John at the southernmmost tip of Africa, Cape of Good Hope. slides/IMG_1987a .jpg slides/IMG_2012 .html Thu, 02 Oct 2008 13:15:28 -0700 Jalbum 8.0 Our companions at the People-to-People cultural exchange in South Africa. Our companions at the People-to-People cultural exchange in South Africa. slides/IMG_2012 .JPG slides/IMG_2025 .html Thu, 02 Oct 2008 13:15:28 -0700 Jalbum 8.0 Adolescent monkeys at very serious play. Adolescent monkeys at very serious play. slides/IMG_2025 .JPG slides/IMG_0456.html Thu, 02 Oct 2008 13:15:28 -0700 Jalbum 8.0 A very unique way to serve honey at our Cape Town hotel. A very unique way to serve honey at our Cape Town hotel. slides/IMG_0456.JPG slides/IMG_2041 .html Thu, 02 Oct 2008 13:15:28 -0700 Jalbum 8.0 A Jackass penquin at a reserve near Cape Town. A Jackass penquin at a reserve near Cape Town. slides/IMG_2041 .JPG slides/IMG_2045 .html Thu, 02 Oct 2008 13:15:28 -0700 Jalbum 8.0 Young men dancing, singing and hoping to promote sales of their music CDs. Young men dancing, singing and hoping to promote sales of their music CDs. slides/IMG_2045 .JPG slides/IMG_2054 .html Thu, 02 Oct 2008 13:15:28 -0700 Jalbum 8.0 An artistic shark made of wire that is strung with colored glass beads. An artistic shark made of wire that is strung with colored glass beads. slides/IMG_2054 .JPG slides/IMG_2057 .html Thu, 02 Oct 2008 13:15:28 -0700 Jalbum 8.0 A very broad beach close to the Cape of Good Hope. A very broad beach close to the Cape of Good Hope. slides/IMG_2057 .JPG slides/IMG_2065 .html Thu, 02 Oct 2008 13:15:28 -0700 Jalbum 8.0 One of many giant Proteas, the national flower of South Africa. One of many giant Proteas, the national flower of South Africa. slides/IMG_2065 .JPG slides/IMG_2080 .html Thu, 02 Oct 2008 13:15:28 -0700 Jalbum 8.0 A rustic-style hut with a thatched roof in the botanical gardens of Cape Town. A rustic-style hut with a thatched roof in the botanical gardens of Cape Town. slides/IMG_2080 .JPG slides/IMG_2088 .html Thu, 02 Oct 2008 13:15:28 -0700 Jalbum 8.0 A Guinea Fowl in Cape Town. A Guinea Fowl in Cape Town. slides/IMG_2088 .JPG slides/IMG_2153.html Thu, 02 Oct 2008 13:15:28 -0700 Jalbum 8.0 Graciela at the Cape Town's newly revitalized harbor. Graciela at the Cape Town's newly revitalized harbor. slides/IMG_2153.JPG slides/IMG_1962 .html Thu, 02 Oct 2008 13:15:28 -0700 Jalbum 8.0 Rugged beauty near Cape Town. Rugged beauty near Cape Town. slides/IMG_1962 .JPG slides/IMG_2236.html Thu, 02 Oct 2008 13:15:28 -0700 Jalbum 8.0 After the opening of the castle gate in a ceremony, a five -pound cannon is fired. After the opening of the castle gate in a ceremony, a five -pound cannon is fired. slides/IMG_2236.JPG slides/IMG_0466.html Thu, 02 Oct 2008 13:15:28 -0700 Jalbum 8.0 The lake of a hotel where we stopped for lunch outside of Cape Town. The lake of a hotel where we stopped for lunch outside of Cape Town. slides/IMG_0466.JPG slides/IMG_0467.html Thu, 02 Oct 2008 13:15:28 -0700 Jalbum 8.0 The swimming pool of this hotel. The swimming pool of this hotel. slides/IMG_0467.JPG slides/IMG_0468.html Thu, 02 Oct 2008 13:15:28 -0700 Jalbum 8.0 The dining room where we had lunch. The dining room where we had lunch. slides/IMG_0468.JPG slides/IMG_0469.html Thu, 02 Oct 2008 13:15:28 -0700 Jalbum 8.0 Another view showing the dining room. Another view showing the dining room. slides/IMG_0469.JPG slides/IMG_2133.html Thu, 02 Oct 2008 13:15:28 -0700 Jalbum 8.0 View of Cape Town and Table Mountain from the ferry taking us to Robben Island. View of Cape Town and Table Mountain from the ferry taking us to Robben Island. slides/IMG_2133.JPG slides/IMG_2141.html Thu, 02 Oct 2008 13:15:28 -0700 Jalbum 8.0 Our guide who was a former inmate at Robben Island described life in prison during apartheid. Our guide who was a former inmate at Robben Island described life in prison during apartheid. slides/IMG_2141.JPG slides/IMG_2146pano.html Thu, 02 Oct 2008 13:15:28 -0700 Jalbum 8.0 Cell #7, where Nelson Mandella spent 18 years. There was no running water or toilet other than the covered can. Clothing consisted of only shorts, short sleeve shirts and sandals. The windows had no glass so the rain blew in during storms. Cell #7, where Nelson Mandella spent 18 years. There was no running water or toilet other than the covered can. Clothing consisted of only shorts, short sleeve shirts and sandals. The windows had no glass so the rain blew in during storms. slides/IMG_2146pano.jpg slides/IMG_2196.html Thu, 02 Oct 2008 13:15:28 -0700 Jalbum 8.0 A cable car approaching the terminus at the summit of Table Mountain. The trip takes six minutes each way and the floor inside revolves so that everyone gets to see everything. A cable car approaching the terminus at the summit of Table Mountain. The trip takes six minutes each way and the floor inside revolves so that everyone gets to see everything. slides/IMG_2196.JPG slides/IMG_2186.html Thu, 02 Oct 2008 13:15:28 -0700 Jalbum 8.0 View of Cape Town and the harbor from Table Mountain, which is more than 3000 feet high. View of Cape Town and the harbor from Table Mountain, which is more than 3000 feet high. slides/IMG_2186.JPG slides/IMG_2166.html Thu, 02 Oct 2008 13:15:28 -0700 Jalbum 8.0 View from Table Mountain, Cape Town. View from Table Mountain, Cape Town. slides/IMG_2166.JPG slides/IMG_2188.html Thu, 02 Oct 2008 13:15:28 -0700 Jalbum 8.0 A different view of Cape Town from Table Mountain. A different view of Cape Town from Table Mountain. slides/IMG_2188.JPG slides/IMG_2169.html Thu, 02 Oct 2008 13:15:28 -0700 Jalbum 8.0 Views from Table Mountain, Cape Town. Views from Table Mountain, Cape Town. slides/IMG_2169.JPG slides/IMG_2206.html Thu, 02 Oct 2008 13:15:28 -0700 Jalbum 8.0 The oldest section of Cape Town was built by Moslim workers more than a hundred years ago. The oldest section of Cape Town was built by Moslim workers more than a hundred years ago. slides/IMG_2206.JPG slides/IMG_2308.html Thu, 02 Oct 2008 13:15:28 -0700 Jalbum 8.0 The passengers of this jitney are dancing and singing. I don't know why they chose this place. The passengers of this jitney are dancing and singing. I don't know why they chose this place. slides/IMG_2308.JPG slides/IMG_2311.html Thu, 02 Oct 2008 13:15:28 -0700 Jalbum 8.0 Women on their way to the market pass a man selling oranges. Women on their way to the market pass a man selling oranges. slides/IMG_2311.JPG slides/IMG_2322.html Thu, 02 Oct 2008 13:15:28 -0700 Jalbum 8.0 The porte cochère of the Protea Hotel in Kruger National Park where we stayed for three days. The porte cochère of the Protea Hotel in Kruger National Park where we stayed for three days. slides/IMG_2322.JPG slides/IMG_2334.html Thu, 02 Oct 2008 13:15:28 -0700 Jalbum 8.0 Kruger National Park, South Africa. Kruger National Park, South Africa. slides/IMG_2334.JPG slides/IMG_2413.html Thu, 02 Oct 2008 13:15:28 -0700 Jalbum 8.0 Kruger National Park, South Africa. Kruger National Park, South Africa. slides/IMG_2413.JPG slides/IMG_2358.html Thu, 02 Oct 2008 13:15:28 -0700 Jalbum 8.0 Kruger National Park, South Africa. Kruger National Park, South Africa. slides/IMG_2358.JPG slides/IMG_2365.html Thu, 02 Oct 2008 13:15:28 -0700 Jalbum 8.0 Kruger National Park, South Africa. Kruger National Park, South Africa. slides/IMG_2365.JPG slides/IMG_2389.html Thu, 02 Oct 2008 13:15:28 -0700 Jalbum 8.0 Kruger National Park, South Africa. Kruger National Park, South Africa. slides/IMG_2389.JPG slides/IMG_2396.html Thu, 02 Oct 2008 13:15:28 -0700 Jalbum 8.0 Kruger National Park, South Africa. Kruger National Park, South Africa. slides/IMG_2396.JPG slides/IMG_2400.html Thu, 02 Oct 2008 13:15:28 -0700 Jalbum 8.0 A thatched roofed rest stop in Kruger National Park, South Africa. A thatched roofed rest stop in Kruger National Park, South Africa. slides/IMG_2400.JPG slides/IMG_2437.html Thu, 02 Oct 2008 13:15:28 -0700 Jalbum 8.0 Kruger National Park, South Africa. Kruger National Park, South Africa. slides/IMG_2437.JPG slides/IMG_2483.html Thu, 02 Oct 2008 13:15:28 -0700 Jalbum 8.0 Kruger National Park, South Africa. Kruger National Park, South Africa. slides/IMG_2483.JPG slides/IMG_2489.html Thu, 02 Oct 2008 13:15:28 -0700 Jalbum 8.0 Kruger National Park, South Africa. Kruger National Park, South Africa. slides/IMG_2489.JPG slides/IMG_2545.html Thu, 02 Oct 2008 13:15:28 -0700 Jalbum 8.0 Another rest stop, Kruger National Park, South Africa. Another rest stop, Kruger National Park, South Africa. slides/IMG_2545.JPG slides/IMG_2432.html Thu, 02 Oct 2008 13:15:28 -0700 Jalbum 8.0 Kruger National Park, South Africa. Kruger National Park, South Africa. slides/IMG_2432.JPG slides/IMG_2519.html Thu, 02 Oct 2008 13:15:28 -0700 Jalbum 8.0 Kruger National Park, South Africa. Kruger National Park, South Africa. slides/IMG_2519.JPG slides/IMG_2566.html Thu, 02 Oct 2008 13:15:28 -0700 Jalbum 8.0 Kruger National Park, South Africa. Kruger National Park, South Africa. slides/IMG_2566.JPG slides/IMG_2611.html Thu, 02 Oct 2008 13:15:28 -0700 Jalbum 8.0 Kruger National Park, South Africa. Kruger National Park, South Africa. slides/IMG_2611.JPG slides/IMG_2577.html Thu, 02 Oct 2008 13:15:28 -0700 Jalbum 8.0 Kruger National Park, South Africa. Kruger National Park, South Africa. slides/IMG_2577.JPG slides/IMG_2512.html Thu, 02 Oct 2008 13:15:28 -0700 Jalbum 8.0 Kruger National Park, South Africa. Kruger National Park, South Africa. slides/IMG_2512.JPG slides/IMG_2589.html Thu, 02 Oct 2008 13:15:28 -0700 Jalbum 8.0 Kruger National Park, South Africa. Kruger National Park, South Africa. slides/IMG_2589.JPG slides/IMG_2590.html Thu, 02 Oct 2008 13:15:28 -0700 Jalbum 8.0 Kruger National Park, South Africa. Kruger National Park, South Africa. slides/IMG_2590.JPG slides/IMG_2596.html Thu, 02 Oct 2008 13:15:28 -0700 Jalbum 8.0 Kruger National Park, South Africa. Kruger National Park, South Africa. slides/IMG_2596.JPG slides/IMG_2614.html Thu, 02 Oct 2008 13:15:28 -0700 Jalbum 8.0 Kruger National Park, South Africa. Kruger National Park, South Africa. slides/IMG_2614.JPG slides/IMG_2624.html Thu, 02 Oct 2008 13:15:28 -0700 Jalbum 8.0 Dancers at a cultural center near Johannesburg. Dancers at a cultural center near Johannesburg. slides/IMG_2624.JPG slides/IMG_2628.html Thu, 02 Oct 2008 13:15:28 -0700 Jalbum 8.0 Dancers at the cultural center use dance to tell the history of their tribe. Dancers at the cultural center use dance to tell the history of their tribe. slides/IMG_2628.JPG slides/IMG_2631.html Thu, 02 Oct 2008 13:15:28 -0700 Jalbum 8.0 Dancer, cultural center. Dancer, cultural center. slides/IMG_2631.JPG slides/IMG_2655.html Thu, 02 Oct 2008 13:15:28 -0700 Jalbum 8.0 Graciela joined the dancing at the cultural center. Graciela joined the dancing at the cultural center. slides/IMG_2655.JPG slides/IMG_2660.html Thu, 02 Oct 2008 13:15:28 -0700 Jalbum 8.0 This young woman explained the African meal that she brought to us in a circular hut at the cultural center. This young woman explained the African meal that she brought to us in a circular hut at the cultural center. slides/IMG_2660.JPG