No visit to Cape Town would be complete without a glimpse of and a visit to Table Mountain. It is believed that Table Mountain is at least 6 times older than the Himalayas, and could probably be the world’s oldest mountain. 
I was blessed that it was sunny today (access to the top of Table Mountain may be stopped should there be mist, low clouds, and even strong wind that could affect the cable car’s operation). I drove to the cable car station at the lower part of Table Mountain and bought a return trip cable car ticket at R180. The Swiss-built cable car quickly brought me to the top of Table Mountain. 
Table Mountain was formed under the sea about 600 million years ago. Glaciers carved it flat, then the mountain gradually rose, thrust up by tectonic forces. The mountain was originally an island, until the sea finally receded.
The view from the top of Table Mountain was really spectacular. While on top, I could see Lion’s Head, Twelve Apostles, Signal Hill, the abalone-shaped Green Point Stadium, and Cape Town.
I was blessed that it was sunny today (access to the top of Table Mountain may be stopped should there be mist, low clouds, and even strong wind that could affect the cable car’s operation). I drove to the cable car station at the lower part of Table Mountain and bought a return trip cable car ticket at R180. The Swiss-built cable car quickly brought me to the top of Table Mountain. 
Table Mountain was formed under the sea about 600 million years ago. Glaciers carved it flat, then the mountain gradually rose, thrust up by tectonic forces. The mountain was originally an island, until the sea finally receded.The view from the top of Table Mountain was really spectacular. While on top, I could see Lion’s Head, Twelve Apostles, Signal Hill, the abalone-shaped Green Point Stadium, and Cape Town.View Of Cape Town From The Top Of Table Mountain
Lion's Head
Lion's Head
After Table Mountain, I did some shopping at Canal Walk. This beautifully decorated mall boasts about 500 shops – indeed a shopper’s paradise. I found the African drums that I was looking for.
Most Rewarding Shopping ... African Drums & Voovoozela
In the evening, I went to Grand West Casino and was amazed that it had a huge children amusement park, cinema, ice-skating rink, and bowling alley. How thoughtfully designed so that parents can put their kids at the amusement park while they try their luck at the casino.
At night, I took a stroll at the V&A Mall and Victoria’s Wharf before soaking in the OktoberFest mood at Paulaner Brauhaus. I had my favourite Crispy Pork Knuckle and OktoberFest brew and Dunkel. It was a lovely evening at the OktoberFest!
