Thursday, January 21, 2010

Mandela.



Robben Island is where Nelson Mandela and hundreds of African slaves were held as prisoners during the apartheid era. The tour includes...


45 Minute boat ride to and from the island
A bus tour around the entire island to point out several landmarks
          - Grave yard where prisoners were burried
          - Limestone quarry where prisoners worked
          - The shortest point between Robben Island and Cape Town
Walking tour given by an ex-prisoner 
Viewing of old jail cells including Nelson Mandela's



Image of Slaves and Officers in uniform



Nelson Mandela's prison cell 


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