Robben Island Travel and Tourism Guide

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We had a good night sleep, but we get up with mixed emotions. We are looking forward to going to Robben Island, but it’s not a good feeling that we have to go home tonight, South Africa has grown on us. We go out for breakfast, order the same dish as yesterday and have some tuna sandwiches made for takeaway. We are not sure whether we will be having time for dinner before getting on our flight tonight. Our boat to Robben Island leaves at 9 am, but we have to get to the docks first. A taxi...

One of the most moving experiences in my world travels has been the tour of Robben Island.  We were led around by a former inmate who described the experience of being imprisoned for his political beliefs.  The story of Robben Island is central to the history of modern South Africa and I would highly recommend a visit by anyone who visits the Cape Town area.

Our last day in South Africa and we decided we must visit the nearby island that was turned into a prison during the apartied government.  I was told this is where Nelson Mandela was held as a prisoner before he became president of South Africa, but I did not really brush up on my history as much as I should have before traveling to South Africa because that was about all I knew.  We caught the first boat ride out to the island which was shortly after sunrise.  The best way I...