Cape Town

After a small fight with crew scheduling (who kept trying to swap me onto a Munich as I have a German name) I managed to get to the briefing room and meet my friend Emily. The crew all hit it off straight away which I knew meant it was going to be a great trip. The flight down to Cape Town was fine. Most passengers on it were connecting from destinations in Europe. When we arrived we got changed and went down to the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront for dinner. We ended up in a steak house with great views of Table Mountain and spent the rest of the night chatting, drinking and eating.

The next day we went back to the waterfront for breakfast in a pancake restaurant recommended by my friends Paul & Jo. I had bacon and maple syrup with mine and I even got to sit in the famous 'Big Chair'. Afterwards we decided it was time to go up Table Mountain. At the ticket counter we started to chat to the cashier. When she heard we were from Emirates she called over one of the guides and we were escorted to the front of the queue! The views were amazing from the top. You could see for miles. Back down and it was time for a nap in the hotel before the 10 hour flight home.
Having dinner with Emily on the waterfront.
Enjoying our steaks.
In my big chair at Harrie's Pancakes!
I've not had pancakes for ages!

In front of Table Mountain at the waterfront.
Going up in the cable car.
The view of Cape Town city from the top.
Looking towards the other mountains.

Emily and I after the long flight home.