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Paternoster
Paternoster is a mostly unspoiled village of whitewashed thatch cottages perched on a deserted stretch of coastline. The population here consists mainly of fisherfolk, who for generations have eked out a living harvesting crayfish and other seafood. Despite the overt poverty, the village has a character and sense of identity often lacking in larger towns. It helps if you turn a blind eye to the rather opulent houses on the northern side of the village.
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Travel Deals in The Western Cape
- Hollow On The Square Cape Town City in May: $106 & Up Expedia
- $99 & Up: Mandela Rhodes Place 4-Star Hotel in Cape Town Central Save with Expedia, $17/night less
- Save at 4-Star Hotel: 4 Nts + Air to Cape Town Central Fr $2012 Expedia
- 9 Nt Cruise on Sale: See Cape Town Central Fr $659 Expedia
- May deal: Waterfront Village Fr $138+/Nt — $138 Expedia


