Cape Town at last…

              

           After a full 48 hours of travel time full of airport snacks, missed flights and sleepy heads …we perservered!  Our feet are grounded as we take in the South African air in the heart of Cape Town right in the Tamboerskloof neighborhood. We have checked into Tintagel guesthouse, a charming 18th century Victorian house with wonderful and accomodating hosts.  Although sleep deprived and a bit behind schedule, we are already quite cozy here with its simple  furnishings and layout and a little veranda off the dining room trellised by wisteria vines in full bloom!  We left the first hints of Autumn in Pennsylvania to arrive at the end of Spring in South Africa.  Today we will ease into our new surroudings with lunch and a historic walking tour of the city which includes Company Gardens, the Castle of Good Hope and much much more.  Tomorrow we will venture up to the top of Table Mountain  and pay a visit to Cape Point, stay tuned for more…over and out.

Summer

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First Flight Finished!

We just finished our first flight and landed early! Two more flights until we reach our destination! It was my first flight and I thought it was pretty smooth, though almost everyone else thought it was a turbulent flight. David was asleep before we even got on  the plane.

Nicole B.

Ready… Set…

Here we go! Follow the Professional Gardener class of 2011 as we venture to South Africa to take on the Cape as part of our program here at Longwood Gardens! We will be departing the United States on Sunday October the 2nd and returning on Tuesday October 18th. We will be in South Africa exploring, learning and meeting many wonderful and talented people throughout the Western Cape.  Follow along with us to check in on our blog because we will be posting every couple of days what we are up to. Also, check out the itinerary tab on top of this page to see our full schedule and check back to follow along with us through text and photos as we keep you updated from across the pond!

 

-David Sincavage