We rented Sparky, our red Chevrolet, for a few weeks to see what The Cape had to offer outside of our little neighborhood in the Strand. We were blown away, literally and figuratively by its beauty. (The Cape is extremely windy this time of year.)
One of our first drives with Sparky was southwest along the coastline towards the Cape of Good Hope. On this drive we hit Simons Town and walked amongst African penguins. Their duck-like feet, hunched posture and two-legged human waddle would put a smile on anyone’s face. After Simons Town we took the toll road over Chapman’s Peak. This drive is known for its beauty and is featured in many car commercials here. Seems like South Africas version of Highway 1 in California—although I have yet to drive it.
There is no point in me trying to describe this beautiful area of South Africa to you. I wouldn’t be able to workup the correct adjectives to paint the colors and landscapes just so in your minds eye. Instead I’ll use my favorite part of this blog—the photos—to do the talking. Besides, isn’t a picture supposed to be worth 1000 words?
Penguin Colony
Just Waddling Around
Simons Town
Chapmans Pass
View from part of Chapmans Pass
Hout Bay
Clinging on
Kommetjie Beach
Just too cold
Penguin Colony
Just Waddling Around
Simons Town
Chapmans Pass
View from part of Chapmans Pass
Hout Bay
Clinging on
Kommetjie Beach
Just too cold
doug
Jan 22, 2013 -
You are sooo right… it is beautiful. I hate cold water. And you sent Chris to test the water!
Enjoy…dad
Love and Passports
Jan 24, 2013 -
Me too Dad. It’s a pity, the water looks so beautiful and refreshing but I can only stick my big toe in.
jackie davis
Jan 23, 2013 -
How did you take that cover picture?? Lovely country.
Love and Passports
Jan 24, 2013 -
That is a friend of ours Annemeik, not me.
But I could have put the camera on my tripod and then used my wireless remote. It was mighty windy for that though.
Stephanie B.
Jan 27, 2013 -
Paradise after Paradise……..it’s a great way to live life! Love & Laughter MOM
Love and Passports
Jan 28, 2013 -
So true Mom! It’s been an amazing ride so far.
catherine frederick
Jan 27, 2013 -
awesome… thanks for sharing it with us
Love and Passports
Jan 28, 2013 -
Thanks Cathy! Glad to be able to do it.
Michael – BT
Jan 30, 2013 -
Beautiful pictures! I never knew there were penguins in Africa, you learn something new every day!
Love and Passports
Jan 31, 2013 -
Thanks Michael! We really didn’t either, guess the Atlantic keeps them cool enough this time of year.
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