Robben Island is a 12km (circumference) island that was used as the prison facility during apartheid during the latter half of the 20th century. Leaders such as Dr. Robert Sobukwe and Nelson Mandela were held in this facility during this dark period in South Africa's history.
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| Sobukwe in his solitary confinement cell. He was not allowed to have any contact with the other prisoners during his 9 year internment |
The tour was very well run and informative. It was split up into two sections, a bus tour around the island and an on-foot tour through the maximum security prison. Besides Jack's wonderful neighbors on the bus, who also serenaded us during the prison portion, the entire tour was very enjoyable. This is a must-see for anyone visiting the city, and is definitely something that could be done on a poor weather day.
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| Jack enjoying his bus ride next to the screaming baby |
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| Our tour guide through the max security prison. He was held here from 1980 to 1991 for trying to blow up a building with a bazooka |
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| The hall of the max security prison. Lots of history here, very eerie |
On the main road into Robben Island, I saw the following sign but was very disappointed that there weren't any penguins running around the island on the tour.
And then I saw this little guy on the way out. He and his friend were basically posing for pictures and let us get within 2 ft of them.
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| "What the hell are you looking at?" |
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