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University of Cape Town

  • March 5, 2003
  • Rated 4 of 5 by meadowlark from Boston, Massachusetts
University of Cape Town

My first thought upon stepping out of the bus on the Unversity of Cape Town (UCT) campus was, "why didn't I come here instead of England?" It was a sunny, warm, and blue-skied day and the beginning of the UCT term after summer break. The steps leading up to the main buildings, the red-tiled roofs, and the white columns outside the main hall looked very impressive against the mountain backdrop. The buildings on the side, with their red-tiled roofs and ivy-covered walls like something straight out of an Italian villa.

At the bottom of the steps is a sports field where students were playing soccer. Overlooking the field is a statue of their patron, Cecil Rhodes. As we climbed up the steps (and there are many!!) we were impressed not only by the beauty and tranquil atmosphere of the campus but also the awesome view of Cape Town. This really is an institution of "higher" learning!

A special treat as well were the number of musicians: some performed on the marimbas, others danced, while still others played twisted antelope horns! This worked kind of like a bell choir in that each horn had a different pitch and they played them at different times and in a variety of combinations. The effect was quite unique but rather soothing as well.

From journal Facing the Past: Historical Sights in Cape Town

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