Began trip at 8am. Shared cab with the team from the hotel at 7am so early start! There are 24 people on the truck, so it's full. We each have a locker and there are fridges for drinks and snacks. Bloody rattly windows mind! Did a tour of the townships just outside Cape Town. A real eye opener. People live in such terribly basic conditions. The kids were amazing though and just wanted to play! Drove to picturesque campsite not a million miles north of Cape Town. ...

Had a few cracking days in Stellenbosch and the surrounding wine regions including Franshoek with wine and cheese tours. Stayed in the Stumble Inn backpackers and met a bunch of great travellers. We have had 11 days of sunshine and the temperature is up in the mid twenties. Bizarrely, Haden Kerr from Deira School has randomly booked into our hotel. Have traveled in el-cheapo taxis and trains without any problems. It's really not as bad as many people make out. ...

Cracking day. Saw wild fur seals, penguins, ostriches, lizards, but sadly no baboons! The coastline at the Cape of Good Hope and Cape Point was stunning- we've been blessed with sunshine every day.

Arrived in Cape Town at 5pm and saw a stunning sunset from our balcony. Table mountain is not far from the hotel. Got in some SA wors and a bottle of chardonay for supper. Cracking place, breathtaking views. A good first day!