Friday 28 March 2008

Cape Town Part 1 - Simons Town to Chapman\s Peak



Well everyone has been asking for pics, so here goes.

Arrived in Cape Town well Table View to be more specific to an awesome house, ultimate luxury.  So that set us up for a memorable stay in the mother city.

First day decided to go to Simons Town via False Bay and then head back to Cape Town over Chapman’s Peak. 

Simons Town is an old Navy Town but lately much more famous for being home to hundreds of African Penguins at Boulders Beach.



These waters looked so lovely that I fancied diving in there with the penguins. 


We then drove from Simons Town to Noordhoek.  I can remember the wonderful Noordhoek beach from last time.  I also remember that the water was that cold that I could not feel my feet after a short while in it.   So decided to admire it from above.


Noordhoek is also the start of the famous Chapman’s Peak drive which is known as one of the most dangerous mountain roads.  The next few pics show why.






The route is 9km long with 114 curves and finishes in the lovely town of Hout Bay.  Home to the best seafood restaurant ever.


Now for arty pic, I don’t know who this lonesome stranger is but I love how distant this picture looks.