Today we explored the Cape in very windy but beautiful sunny weather. There had been roaring winds in the night, and it is known as the Cape Doctor as it clears the germs and can blow at considerable force for days on end. When we got out to photograph Haut Bay we could barely stand and it has been interesting trying to take photos ! In fact we did not stop at one beach as it looked like a sandstorm and would clearly have been very uncomfortable.
Today was a mixture of plants, animals and geological formations. The rocks here are really ancient and those from the Malmesbury group are said to have inspired some of Darwin's theories of deep time. All make for beautiful rugged coast lines, white sandy beaches and varying environments. Part of our journey was along Chapman's Peak Drive, where we had close up views of the rocks, a pass which suffers frequently from rock falls.
I just found many tranquil moments to commune with nature, listening to the sea and birds, feeling the sun on my skin and sensing peace and quiet.
As we approached the Cape we explored the flora and saw more interesting plants, mostly low growing and some with ways to protect flowers to enable bees to fertiliser in warmth. It was towards the Cape that we saw Elan, Bontybok and some had unpleasant experiences with baboons.
We left the Cape to travel towards Simonstown where we had a super seafood lunch at the Black Merlin, before continuing on to the Penguin Reserve, where we saw the efforts to protect the Jackass penguins. The whole journey offered spectacular coastal views and endless ocean.
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