Frankfurt Germany to Cape Town South Africa

After a busy week in the city we were off to Africa. The first leg of our trip took us to Frankfurt Germany and took 10 hours. We actually slept pretty well on the plane, I was very surprised. We arrived in Frankfurt at about 1130 am and Grammy was sweet enough to book us a hotel room for a few hours to get some rest. by the time we got there it was about 130. We all settled in for a nice little nap and woke to grab a bite at the local hot dog stand... when in Germany... Paige, you will be happy to know that Iceland still has the best dog : ). After a shower we were off for leg 2 to Cape Town South Africa! After an 11 hour flight we were arrived at about 1030 am. We were greeted by our travel agency and they took us to our hotel. After checking in to the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront it was our goal to stay awake until 8 pm to adapt to the time change. We went out to explore the city a bit, Tristan got an African wrap on one of his dreads, we listened to some lovely music, and did a little shopping. We all made it to dinner except Tex. Tristan struggled but made it through dinner after nodding off on my shoulder a time or two. After dinner it was time for bed!

German Gummi Trolls that Tristan unfortunately left in the hotel when we left... at least I got a picture!

The view from our room of Table Mountain

MON 11 JUNE                         ARRIVE CAPE TOWN INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT OFF FLIGHT LH576 AT 1000 FROM FRANKFURT.   IMMEDIATELY YOU DISEMBARK FROM THE AIRCRAFT THE VIP SERVICE WILL BE WAITING TO WELCOME YOU ON OUR BEHALF AND TO ASSIST YOU THROUGH ALL FORMALTIES.           YOUR HOST FROM 2013, JEREMY,  IS THE ONE WE HAVE DECIDED TO EMPLOY AGAIN THROUGH LEROI BUT IF YOU ARE NOT HAPPY JUST LET ME KNOW.         HE CERTAINLY ENJOYED YOU THOROUGHLY.          HE WILL BE WAITING WITH “BELLS ON” (SUCH A GOOD PHRASE) TO RE-WELCOME YOU TO CAPE TOWN AND LOOKS FORWARD TO MEETING THE REST OF THE FAMILY.                    THE DRIVE TO THE VICTORIA AND ALFRED WATERFRONT AT THIS TIME OF THE DAY WILL TAKE HALF AN HOUR AND I HOPE YOU ARE GOING TO ENJOY THE VICTORIA AND ALFRED HOTEL IN THE CENTRE OF THE WATERFRONT.           THERE IS JUST SO MUCH TO DO IN THIS AREA.      WE HAVE  CONFIRMED ONE DOUBLE, ONE SINGLE AND ONE FAMILY MOUNTAIN FACING ROOM AT THE HOTEL.   CHECK – IN IS AT 2.00P.M. BUT WE HAVE ASKED PLEASE TO DO ALL POSSIBLE TO CLEAR YOUR ROOMS AND HAVE THEM READY FOR YOU.  IF BY ANY SMALL CHANCE THEY ARE NOT READY I WOULD SUGGEST THAT YOU TAKE TRISTON TO THE AQUARIUM AT THE WATERFRONT WHICH IS REALLY BEAUTIFUL AND I KNOW HE WILL ENJOY IT THOROUGHLY.    NO SHORTAGE OF SIGHTS AND SOUNDS IN THE WATERFRONT,  THE SEALS PLAY IN FRONT OF THE HOTEL AND I KNOW THAT THEY WILL KEEP TRISTON ENTERTAINED FOR HOURS.        TO DO A QUICK HARBOUR CRUISE IS ALSO A VERY GOOD OPTION.    SO MUCH FUN TO BE HAD.     I LOVE THE BIG WHEEL AT THE WATERFRONT AT NIGHT – THE LIGHTS OF CAPE TOWN ARE SPECTACULAR.

DINNER THIS EVENING A RESERVATION HAS BEEN MADE AT THE HOTEL “JINGA” IS THE RESTAURANT AND IT IS OUTSTANDING.        TABLE BOOKED FOR 6.00P.M. EASY TO CANCEL BUT WOULD HATE FOR YOU NOT TO HAVE A RESERVATION.