r/capetown • u/BlueBird8965 • 12d ago

Pictures / Photos No place like home 😍

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Went on my first international trip and this view made me teary when arriving back home 😂

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u/GottaUseEmAll 12d ago

I left Cape Town to live overseas in 2003, I still tear up every time I see that view on arrival.

The smell of the city also gets me as soon as I get off the plane.

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u/BlueBird8965 12d ago

The smell of the city also gets me as soon as I get off the plane.

Yeeees!!! The air just feels different 🥺

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u/GottaUseEmAll 12d ago

I know, it's hard to put into words exactly what makes it different, but it's such a strong nostalgic feeling.

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u/Poolowl1984 12d ago

Fact, Joburg stinks. Literally.

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u/Kyobarry 12d ago

It's not just the smells or the view while landing, it's the warm hello or welcome from the ground staff as you exit the plane that really lets it sink in that you home... And then you take a drive to your parents place and the wood is already going because there is no better welcome than your first braai after being months or years away,lol.

Damn, I want to go home now, F#@k you OP! XD

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u/BlueBird8965 12d ago

F#@k you OP

Sorry! 😂🤣 I hope you get to return home soonest!!

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u/GottaUseEmAll 12d ago

God, I can smell that braai smoke from here. I haven't been home since pre-covid, life has gotten in the way. Need to plan my next trip!

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u/CozyBlueCacaoFire 12d ago

You have no idea how much I'm looking forward to that view again someday!

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u/noblepotatosix 12d ago

I’m not even from there but I feel a sense of calm every time I visit Cape Town ♥️

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u/Low_Matter3628 11d ago

Same as! My in-laws live there & we just visited in January. My favourite city in the world so far!

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u/wild-Sparks 12d ago

It would probably do the same to me. I remember when the family used to go on road trips. And we'd come back to cape town. Getting the first glimpse of Table Mountain 🙏🏾👌🏾

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u/BlueBird8965 12d ago

The best view 😍 such a great feeling knowing you're home when you see Table Mountain.

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u/Striking_Zombie_8640 12d ago

I miss my Home, Cape Town. Ex Pat here. I love going back home.

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u/BlueBird8965 12d ago

🥺🫶🏼

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u/DeeEsAsh Is [insert place] a safe area to live? 12d ago

Oh look, that's me on the N7 northbound underneath you!

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u/blueriverbear23 12d ago

Man I’m going to ball my eyes out when I arrive next month fok

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u/BlueBird8965 12d ago

Don't forget the tissues!

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u/MercurialTadpole 12d ago

Did you click your heels?

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u/vrod1023 Awe Awe! 9d ago

The Mother City is beautiful. But underneath that glossy exterior hides many plagues.

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u/Hot_Surprise6056 12d ago

Welcome back

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u/BlueBird8965 12d ago

Thank you!

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u/BigDeadPixel 12d ago

Welcome back. We missed you.

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u/BlueBird8965 12d ago

Thank you! ✨✨

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u/MockTurt13 12d ago

oh look dat blurry pixel right there is my house

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u/Immediate-Fault-1309 12d ago

I left cape town to come live and work in cayman islands. Been here and month and already going back to cape town on the 1st. I realised very quickly I'd rather be there than anywhere else

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u/BlueBird8965 11d ago

May you have a safe journey back home 🫶🏼

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u/diss-abilities 11d ago

Welcome back :D it's getting warmer, your timing is good, go to the West Coast for the flowers

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u/BlueBird8965 11d ago

Thank you!

go to the West Coast for the flowers

Perfect timing.

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u/Groundhog_fog 10d ago

Is Capetown dry?

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u/BlueBird8965 10d ago

Depends on the time of year, I guess

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u/mikhailhathey 7d ago

Gotta love that view 😍

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u/JoshyaJade01 12d ago

I'd like to do that, in reverse though

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u/Few-Ingenuity-3574 Ex-Gautenger 11d ago

No, I’m with you. I head home mid-November, and while I miss my dogs and fiance tons, I don’t miss Cape Town.

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u/JoshyaJade01 11d ago

That's me as well. I would kill for a job overseas actually and visit CT occasionally.