10 surprising things about Cape Town
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.
But in this podcast Sue talks about what surprised her about her trip to Cape Town in South Africa. These photos may help with some of the vocabulary.
This is a photo of the Hen Party which surprised Sue. Can you imagine what a Hen Party is and why it was surprising ? Why was the guide cross with these girls?
This is the weather down at the Cape of Good Hope. How does Sue describe it?
What surprised Sue about the statues in Cape Town ?
This is a poster about the water issue. How many liters of water are people supposed to use a day in order to cut down on water consumption? What exactly is Day Zero ?
This is a car guard, what were Sue’s impressions about crime in Cape Town ?
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