The scheduled events of Global Lead have been amazing, but some of my best days have come from my experiences of exploring Cape Town and everything it has to offer without any particular agenda.
One day a group of us went into the city to visit some places we had heard were interesting. We went to the District Six museum and were exposed to the history of South Africa. Charley’s Bakery provided us with a delicious treat and break before we made our way to the Castle of Good Hope. After looking at all the exhibits, we found ourselves on the roof of the structure, doing nothing but enjoying the weather and each other’s company.
Round two of exploring Cape Town came with fewer participants, but the same level of gratification. We went to the slave lodge for our historical fix of the day before we walked around the Company Gardens. The weather could not have been more perfect. Huge trees and indigenous flowers provided a beautiful foreground, while Table Mountain and the perfectly blue sky created some awesome scenery. The friendly, fat squirrels were benefiting from the people out and about the gardens. They will literally eat out of your palm and the size of them proves it. The night ended with an authentic African meal at Mama Africa, filled with many laughs and good conversation.
No official plans were made either day, but it proved that simply getting out of the hotel and taking advantage of this great city make some great memories. And of course genuine people and perfect weather are always a plus.
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