Crossing into South Africa and the End of our Nomad Overland Tour

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We spend our last night with the gang at a farewell dinner where Fungai and Vincent received cards and a very nice tip.  In the morning we drove a short distance to the Skimmelberg farm for a tour os the Roisboss tea business.  It was a lovely tour lead by a member of their family.

 They also organically farm Buchu, a wild herb used for teas, flavorings, and medicine.

 The Roisboss plant.

 Drying area.

 Nursery

 They offered a nice tasting area and a shop...of course.

 A three-hour drive brought us to the coast and a view of Table Mountain, Cape Town.  We were now in the OTHER AFRICA.  Home to skyscrapers, a big city, and all the pleasures and conveniences of a Western-styled community.

 I ALREADY MISS THE REAL AFRICA!!!!!