Table Mountain

We got to Table Mountain and starting hiking around 8:30 AM on Sunday morning. We chose the "easy" route known as Platteklip Gorge. It is about a 2.5 hour hike to the top. It was a beautiful sunny day with only a light breeze. It was a gorgeous hike with striking views all the way to the top. Essentially it was like walking on a stair master for two and half hours! I have included a few pictures of our ascent. At the top we explored the mountain top with its panoramic views. We ate lunch and got some sustenance from the cafe. After taking a few dozen photos we headed back down on the steep cable car. We went to Camp's Bay to lounge on the beach. Molly and I braved the frigid waters of the Atlantic Ocean as well. We went to Col Cacchio pizzeria for dinner and indulged in some delicious pizza and malva pudding. We were all tired out from the long hike! That night Molly, our host family, and I watched The Proposal before going to bed. Today, Monday, I spent my last day in See and Treat. A new doctor was here today and he was very helpful with breaking down some of his diagnostic approaches. I also chatted with him about medical school in South Africa versus America. I saw a few patients with him and he explained a lot to me. I also sat in on some patients with Molly. We did an ECG on a patient together and each of us learned how to do our first blood draw with assistance. I also saw a young lady with a grapefruit sized abcess located on the lateral right knee. The variety these general practitioners see amazes me everyday. It has been wonderful to gain exposure to so many issues and conditions. Overall, I learned a lot today!