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Marina Jessop

Day Eight

Table Mountain
Before the South African trip, I dreamed of Table Mountain. I had never seen it before and had no idea we would be going there. As we sat on top of this majestic mountain there was an instant recognition for me, like déjà vu. Strange as it may sound, I felt a deep and powerful connection to Table Mountain, it felt almost as if the mountain had been waiting for me. Being so high above, overlooking South Africa, seeing Robben Island in the distance was a reminder of what this country has been through and what humanity needs do to bring love to the world!