Leaving Cape Town

There was a soccer match last night at the huge arena not too far from us. After the match ended, the traffic was like Los Angeles rush hour—gridlocked! It took at least two hours for things to return to normal. 

We’re leaving Cape Town at a good time, as rain is expected for the next two days. And wow, did it pour last night! The wind howled all night long, too!

This morning, we took an Uber to the airport and are now checked in for our first flight—a 9.5-hour journey to Dubai. We enjoyed a very nice breakfast and relaxed in the Emirates Lounge, which is quite nice. After a three-hour layover in Dubai, we’ll continue on with a 7.5-hour flight to Barcelona. 

Our flight left Cape Town right on time and the onboard service is amazing! Lunch was delicious. I forgot to snap a photo of the appetizer course, but it was smoked salmon and grilled shrimp. It also included a mixed green salad and warm garlic bread.

The main course was outstanding—shrimp in a red coconut curry sauce served with basmati rice, steamed carrots, and broccoli. 

We were both far too full for dessert.

For wine, Debbie chose a South African Syrah, while I went with a French Bordeaux. Both were excellent.

Time for a nap now! I’ll keep updating this post through our second flight… I'll add photos while we are in the Emirates Lounge in Dubai. Photos are not loading.