r/capetown • u/BlueBird8965 • 13d 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 13d 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 13d 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 13d 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.