Having reached Cape Town the previous day, there was no ignoring the geological wonder of Table Mountain. Most students and staff took the scenic cable car up the mountain to enjoy some extraordinary views. However, not to be outdone, Mr Bowry and Mr Wood decided for a little early morning exercise and sprinted up the mountain in 1hour 15minutes.
The RHS students congratulate themselves at reaching the summit of Table Mountain.
Purchasing a ticket for the cable car took extreme athletic endeavour.
It's a long way down...
Michael Stokes, Sophie Rennison and Anran Chen enjoy the view from Table Mountain.
The afternoon was then spent visiting the world heritage site of Robben Island, infamous for incarcerating political prisoners during the apartheid era, including the current President Jacob Zuma, Walter Sisulu and of course Nelson Mandela. The RHS group were privileged to have a tour of the island, visiting the limestone quarry, the solitary school on the island and some key sites such as Robert Sobukwe's house.
A new group of convicts, ready to be incarcerated on Robben Island!
The RHS students on Robben Island with Table Mountain in the background.
Is it Robben Island's comfined outside area, or is it Cornwallis' muster yard?
Unsure, Miss Smith did an impromptu roll call...
After the tour of Robben Island, it was time to visit the inside of the prison, lead by two former politcal prisoners, who had been incarcerated on Robben Island. Staff and students visited the tiny cell of Nelson Mandela, the group cells and the eating area. For all concerned, it was an extremely memorable experience and an undoubted highlight of the trip thus jfar.
The attentive RHS students in one of the group cell blocks on Robben Island
Overwhelmed by the political struggle on Robben Island,
Mr Mann took a well-deserved rest on the local beach.
Afterwards, the students were allowed a little free time and took the opportunity to relax on the Waterfont watching the sun set on Cape Town. Without doubt, it was an evening to remember.
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