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Nominate Cape Town as N7WCity here is the link http://cities.new7wonders.com/nomination/en

Cape Town is the oldest city in South Africa and — many believe — the most culturally aware. (OK those many are all Capetonians, but they probably do have something there.)
Cape Town's rich colonial history has endowed the city with some distinctive old buildings in the distinctive Cape Dutch style with its whitewashed walls, ornate gables and thatched roofs. Some of the best examples of these are to be found on the many wineries, the most easily accessible of which isGroot Constantia in Cape Town's southern suburbs. An easy stroll along the 'Historical Mile' between Muizenberg and Kalk Bay will take you pastPosthuys, the oldest building in South Africa.

A host of museums on a huge range of the usual subjects like natural history, cultural history and just plain ordinary history complement the smaller ones like the District Six museum, a doll museum and a police museum. And, of course, a visit to the Robben Island museum in the V&A Waterfront, followed by a ferry trip and a tour of the island itself, is almost de rigueur. You'll get to see Nelson Mandela's old cell but you can't sleep in it. You can't even get your photo taken in it, as it's locked to keep people out. Strange how things change.

But there is more to culture than the stuff found in museums. Culture is about how people live — how they organise their lives. So you can choose from a range of cultural tours. Most involve a drive out to one or more of the townships of Nyanga, Langa, Gugulethu, Crossroads or Khayelitsha, where you can see how local people live, visit historic sites mostly pertaining to the struggle against apartheid, shop in the open air markets, enjoy a drink or a meal at a shebeen (township tavern) and, if you like, even consult a traditional healer or sangoma. 

Another interesting place to visit is the Bo-Kaap, which is often included on general Cape Town cultural tours or can be visited on a tour of its own. The Bo-Kaap is home to the oldest existing community in South Africa that has not been subject to forced removals. Previously called the ”Malay Quarter“, this area housed the many slaves brought out, mainly from Java, in the 17^th and 18^th Centuries.

Their attractive, brightly coloured, flat-roofed houses, decorative mosques and the sound of the muezzin calling over the city streets have remained relatively undisturbed for all this time. The major threat facing this attractive area is now not forced removals, but gentrification, as image-conscious yuppies move into and renovate the lovely old buildings, taking advantage of the sea views and proximity to the city centre. The Bo-Kaap Museumdocuments the history of the area, and a meal in one of the local restaurants is a culinary delight as well as a cultural experience.

Art galleries range from the huge and well endowed National Art Gallery to some very funky little indie spots that host fabulous and/or bizarre fringe exhibitions. Musical offerings range from symphony orchestras and classic jazz to some short-lived experimental performers so, to even begin to know where to start, you'll need to buy a local paper.
There's loads to do, see, experience, eat, drink and enjoy. Have fun.

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Hi Guys,

Please help me get Cape Town nominated as New 7 Wonder City, see the link below:

http://cities.new7wonders.com/nomination/en 

here are some of Cape Town's accolades 

List of accolades 

In her cage after surgery

Photo: Warrior4 In her cage after surgery by Francisco Pepino (21)

the 1st day at the clinic

Photo: Warrior1 the 1st day at the clinic by Francisco Pepino (21)

This award I received in grade 7 fro starting an Environmental Group . I received 4 Awards altogether....this was when I the environment became important to me. The school I attended was St James RC Primary School in Kalk Bay

Miss Kitty was a beautiful black and white cat.  Very petite and respectable, and she was very sweet ...got her in 97. She was known as the PEPINO family cat.  she got tick fever when she was two and boy i nearly lost.  She died 2 years ago.  I miss you Kitty.

IMO of ALFIE had him for 4 years. This was the naughtiest cat I ever had, I wont mentioned how he died. Its been 5 yeats now ....I have loads of pics of this fellow.  

franxxx 

GLOBAL WARMING SURVIVAL HANDBOOK - by David De Rothschild who is the founder of Adventure ecology. This book will encourage you to live a green life. ISBN 1-59486-781-X

Photo: A book on Global Warning- I recommend GLOBAL WARMING SURVIVAL HANDBOOK - by David De Rothschild who is the founder of Adventure ecology. This book will encourage you to live a green life. ISBN 1-59486-781-X by Francisco Pepino (21)

Warrior needs your help! After what she has gone through, she deserves the best treatment possible. 
She was buried alive and survived…

We are so very grateful that we could save Warrior from her horrific ordeal. She is receiving lots of love, care and food, but she needs more. Although there is some reflex response in her back legs, she is not fully mobile. She needs to go for x-rays and possibly for a MRI scan of her spine and this means the costly services of a orthopedic vet.

If you are able to contribute to her medical expenses, it would be greatly appreciated.
Bank details:

Mdzananda Animal Clinic
Standard Bank Rondebosch
Account number: 075595710
Branch code: 025009 
Bank transit (SWIFT) number: SBZAZAJJ 

I DONATED R150 = $19 ...EVERY LITTLE CENT COUNTS.

FRANCISCO PEPINO 

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