14, February, 2025
Episode 199: 10 Surprising Things about Cape Town
In this podcast, Sue tells Chris about her trip to Cape Town, South Africa and the many things that surprised her.

10 Surprising Things about Cape Town
Welcome back to English-Podcasts In this episode you’ll hear about Cape Town and many of your notions of this city may be challenged. Listen in as Sue tells Chris what surprised her ranging from the weather, to the food, to the politics.
Notes
Do you sometimes go on holiday and are surprised by what you find there? Away from the usual tourist attractions everyday life can be so different from your home town.
What do you know about Cape Town ?
Politics ? Nelson Mandela was imprisoned for 27 years first in Robben Island and then in other prisons around Cape Town. Since the end of Apartheid Cape Town has become a vibrant melting pot.
Geography ? The landscape is dramatic thanks to the imposing sight of Table Mountain.
Wine ? The land around Cape Town is home to many vineyards producing first class wine.
Shopping ? The shops in the Waterfront centre are some of the best in the world.
The sea ? The dramatic coast line is home to penguins, sharks and whales
What does Sue say about the water situation in Cape Town? It was a surprise !
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