Cape of Good Hope and Cape Point

I don't know what it is about the name Lauren, but I seem to be discovering a lot of them in South Africa, and always seem to become good friends with them rather quickly wherever they are from!

On Monday, Lauren (from England) and I signed up for a day trip that took us to the Cape of Good Hope and Cape Point. The trip was in a little coach bus. There were eleven of us total from all different countries: Estonia, New Zealand, Australia, Singapore, England, and the U.S. of course!

We started the day stopping in Simonstown and going to Seal Island. We took a forty minute boat ride around the island and got to take plenty of pictures of all the seals. As you can see there were hundreds of them. They are kind of a strange animal-cute in an ugly way.

We then piled back in the bus and made our way to Table Mountain National Park where we got to see African Penguins. This picture is for you Lauren Campbell:)

Not long after that we had lunch and then drove to another part of the park and began our trek to the Cape of Good Hope. It was then optional for us to either walk to Cape Point or drive around. The whole group decided to walk, which took about a half hour. It was gorgeous!

7,793 miles to New York City

Lauren and I at the Cape of Good Hope

The path we took from one point to another

The view from the top!


We finished the day with a nice mountain bike ride down the hill and to the gate of the park. It was extremely windy, so we were greatful to be riding with the wind at our backs


My trip to South Africa is winding down.  I leave Cape Town tomorrow evening and arrive back in G. Town early Friday morning. I then spend one last night in the flat with Leah, who leaves on Saturday. Then it is off to Debbie's holiday house to spend a few days with her and her girls, Lauren and Shelley!

A week from today I will be on my way to Amsterdam.

Thanks for reading, CHEERS!