I'll Remember The Way It Looked

It's "Five Sense Friday" time, and this week's perspective on life in Cape Town is sight. If you're following my journey from afar via Facebook or Instagram, you've seen a good chunk of my favorite sites in Cape Town. If not, I've included my favorite photos in miniature collages below. 

When I remember Cape Town, I'll remember
its views of the ocean and its beaches.

When I remember Cape Town, I'll remember
the stunning University of Cape Town campus.

When I remember Cape Town, I'll remember
the corners of the city that became my home.

When I remember Cape Town, I'll remember
the faces of the people with whom I shared my experience.

When I remember Cape Town, I'll remember
how beautiful it was.

When I remember Cape Town, I'll remember
the smiles of my students at Scalabrini refugee centre.

When I remember Cape Town, I'll remember
the vibrant sights of our neighborhood.

When I remember Cape Town, I'll remember the ocean outstretched as far as I can see. I'll remember finding my house through binoculars at the top of Table Mountain. I'll remember the view of the street from my room, the view of the mountain from our terrace, and the view of our neighborhood from my favorite coffee shop. I'll remember watching taxis roll down Long Street. I'll remember the relaxed, bohemian style. I'll remember watching rain blow sideways. I'll remember the rainbow arching into Table Mountain when the rain turned to sun again.

I'll remember the dutch architecture, and I'll remember what seemed like millions of penguins at Boulder Beach. I'll remember the neon yellow bibs the car guards wore. I'll remember the Volkswagen logo that branded so many cars. I'll remember the familiar faces of Kloof Street. I'll remember the advertising. I'll remember the red city sightseeing buses, the blue Jammie Shuttle buses, and the MyCity buses. I'll remember Lion's Head, Signal Hill, and Table Mountain, all visible from our front door.

I'll remember the way it looked in real life, because pictures just don't do it justice.