This will be a short entry on a full day of sightseeing, picture taking, singing, laughing, eating and bonding! A day in which some of us, despite our good intentions, got a bit too much sun! More pictures will be posted as time and energy permit.
First stop: Camps Bay: “where the land meets the sea.” Some of us had breakfast while breathing in the fresh sea air, others walked on the beach and simply took in the sites—looking out at the water and up at the Twelve Apostles mountain range.
Next a drive along the Atlantic Coast Beaches with spectacular views.
On to Hout Bay for swimming (by very few brave souls), sightseeing, picture taking, clowning around for crazy picture taking (see above!) and lunch at Mariner’s Wharf.
From there we traveled on to Cape Point which is one of the quintessential tourist destinations, and for good reason. It was at this point in our travels that we got to see a baboon up close ---and for some ---a bit too personal! We also learned an extremely valuable lesson: never, NEVER EVER, be carrying anything that looks or smells like food when standing around admiring a baboon!!! This will surely be a tale told for years to come! For now, be assured everyone walked away completely unharmed –with some incredible video shots!!!!
Hard act to follow but next came the eagerly awaited visit to see the penguins at Simon’s Town Boulders Beach Penguin Colony. Who can resist being taken in by these adorable little creatures?
A ride home included passing even more beaches, including the famous Muizenberg Beach which provided students a glimpse of places to go and things to do in the weeks and months ahead.
A quick stop at an ATM for some of us to withdraw money while the Rand to dollar exchange is still 10 to 1, and the students, for the first time since their arrival, were on their own to prepare dinner for themselves and continue the cooperative learning opportunities that are provided by living in a house with 14 other people!!!
Tomorrow we depart for Robben Island bright and early.
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Peace and endless possibilities, Marita
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