World AIDS Day

With Table Mountain down as one of the nominee's on the new list for the world's "7 Natural Wonders of the World", it's bound to be in the global spotlight more often. Rising majestically up behind the beautiful city of Cape Town, this magnificent icon is widely recognised as a symbol of the city, and of its cosmopolitan people. Not surprising why it has become more and more popular to be focused upon when it comes to advertising world events and celebrations. 
With 2011 being Ireland's "International Year of Tourism", Table Mountain and a few other world icons, such as Big Ben and Sydney Harbor Bridge, were lit up in green to mark St Patrick's Day. But what got it all started was the commemoration of World AIDS Day on Dec 1st of last year. This day also saw the highlighting of Table Mountain in colour, red, but whereas St Paddy's was a commemoration of a life once past, World AIDS Day is a celebration of life present, and of that to come, for those who suffer from AIDS. 
We truly hope to see Table Mountain lit up again this year; a beacon for all those throughout Cape Town, South Africa, Africa and the world that are afflicted with the virus, so that they know that they're not alone in the darkness that they face. Where there is light, there is always hope. :)