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An aerial view of Cape Town South Africa.
Almost there! Here's our first view of Cape Town, South Africa on the Indian Ocean. The Indian Ocean is the third-largest of the world's five oceans.
An aerial view of Capetown South Africa.
Cape Town's name originated from the term "Cape of Good Hope" when Bartholomew Diaz and other seafarers looked forward to the sight of Table Mountain in the late 1400s, like an inn that promised hospitality and prosperity.
An aerial view of Cape Town's waterfronts.
Cape Town's old docks have been converted into The Victoria and Alfred Waterfront, a very large complex of hotels, restaurants and bars, shops, cinemas, two craft markets and a wonderful aquarium.

We'll explore Cape Town later in our journey...onto Johannesburg!
Tiffany, Carri and Marina
We made it! Tiffany, Carri and Marina sitting in the airport in Johannesburg—it's the first time any of them have been to South Africa.
Marina gets her microphone.
Lenny, our sound technician, mics Marina for the first time! For the rest of the journey, our travelers will wear microphones wherever they go.
Welcome to Johannesburg South Africa!
For the next few days, our three Book Club Travelers will be staying in Johannesburg. Population: 3.2 million.
Downtown Johannesburg bridge named after Nelson Mandela.
The former president of South Africa, Nelson Mandela, has opened a new bridge in Johannesburg intended to revive the centre of the city. Mr. Mandela, who's celebrating his 85th birthday in 2003, said he was humbled that the bridge had been named after him.
Carri in front of tree at the Saxon Hotel
Carri in front of a tree at the Saxon Hotel.
Guest room at the Saxon Hotel in Johannesburg
Time for a little nap before dinner. Each of our Book Club travelers will call a room like this home for the next few days.
Carri in front of African tribal art.
Part of the Saxon Hotel's charm is that it is decorated in tribal African art.
Marina, Tiffany and Carri toast to the trip of a lifetime!
Our three Book Club travelers toast each other at dinner—here's to a great trip!

Join our travelers for Day Three—a tour of Soweto.  
Published 01/01/2006

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