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Touring Soweto And The Apartheid Museum

The iconic painted towers (of an old coal plant) in Soweto

I spent my day after the safari at one of the big malls outside Jo'burg uploading photos to Flickr, buying a new rain-resistant jacket to replace my deteriorating North Face jacket, and catching a matinee showing of “Quantum of Solace.”

The mall was decorated for the holidays, with cheerful music playing over the sound system. It reminded me of home.

One of Soweto's new soccer stadiums

The next day was spent touring Soweto, the 4-million person mega-township of Johannesburg.

It is so large, it has two or three professional soccer teams and stadiums within its borders.

I used the opportunity to complete a dare (which will come in the next post), much in thanks to the flexible and jovial guide.

Unfortunately, I didn't get under the skin of Soweto as I'd wanted.

I knew it would require at least one night at Soweto Backpackers, but I was so happy to have five straight nights lined up at Bob's Bunkhouse before my camping excursion in Botswana, I decided to stay put.

Entrance to The Apartheid Museum

The Apartheid Museum was also on my ” must-see” list for the area, and I spent two hours walking through it, learning more about the genesis of the movement and the notable figures of resistance.

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Lisbeth Mcelreavy

Friday 29th of October 2010

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Dave

Tuesday 1st of December 2009

Yes, the cooling towers do give that appearance, but it was some other type of power plant.

I think they have a bungy jump operating from them now!

Dave

Tuesday 1st of December 2009

Yes, the cooling towers do give that appearance, but it was some other type of power plant.

I think they have a bungy jump operating from them now!

Western Artwork

Monday 30th of November 2009

that looks like a nuclear power plant lol :D

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