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Julianna Espinosa / youthjournalism.org
A view from Table Mountain, South Africa
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By
Julianna Espinosa
Julianna Espinosa
Junior
Reporter
Reporter
CAPE
TOWN, South Africa – As we climbed up on the side of Table Mountain in a
translucent cable car, we gazed in awe of the beautiful sight.
TOWN, South Africa – As we climbed up on the side of Table Mountain in a
translucent cable car, we gazed in awe of the beautiful sight.
The
Mountain is about 3,550 feet tall, and makes for a gorgeous view.
Mountain is about 3,550 feet tall, and makes for a gorgeous view.
As
I reached the top, I could see many different landscapes. There were areas of
grassy shrubbery as well as mountainous cliffs to look down.
I reached the top, I could see many different landscapes. There were areas of
grassy shrubbery as well as mountainous cliffs to look down.
There’sa lot to do there, too – hike up the mountain, go rock climbing or mountain
biking.
When
I ventured along the mountain, I just took in the view.
I ventured along the mountain, I just took in the view.
The
most breathtaking view was the one of Robben Island. Now a museum and heritage
site, Robben Island formerly housed a notorious prison that held anti-apartheid
activists, including Nelson Mandela, who later became the nation’s first
democratically elected president.
most breathtaking view was the one of Robben Island. Now a museum and heritage
site, Robben Island formerly housed a notorious prison that held anti-apartheid
activists, including Nelson Mandela, who later became the nation’s first
democratically elected president.
To
behold such a sight in South African history was incredible.
behold such a sight in South African history was incredible.
This
was the experience of a lifetime, and I recommend it to anyone who enjoys
beautiful scenery and the great outdoors.
was the experience of a lifetime, and I recommend it to anyone who enjoys
beautiful scenery and the great outdoors.
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Julianna Espinosa / youthjournalism.org
A view from Table Mountain
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