Day 2 – Table Mountain, V&A Waterfront

Today we went to Table Mountain and V&A Waterfront. Wow, what an experience it has been! We started off the day with 6:30 am wake up call and left for Table Mountain at 8 o’clock. Our tour guide drove part way up the mountain where we stopped to begin our hike. We were told it would be an easy hike, but it was a bit challenging to say the least. Beginning the hike up was confusing because we weren’t sure of the name of the trail. The path we first chose went around the mountain, where the terrain was not uphill but rather flat. After being stopped by some locals and their cute dogs, we were told that the path we were taking was going to be very difficult and dangerous, in which there was a chain we at some point would have to climb up. We then turned the whole group around and began a different path up the mountain. In small groups everyone began to climb up at different paces. Motivation from teammates helped a lot as we climbed up the mountain. It was a very hot day and the trail to get up had very steep steps. Each group arrived at the top at different times with a sense of accomplishment. Looking down toward the bottom made us appreciate the journey up. The views were amazing and we are learning many values about teamwork, encouragement, and living in the moment. We were refreshed with water at the top and took the cable car down to the bottom. After the hike, we went to V&A waterfront (a vibrant and bustling mall) to a get a nice meal. This afternoon we had a nice time bonding at the hotel and reflected on the climb and our fantastic journey so far. 

-Zoey & Kate

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