We started our day with an amazing breakfast! The cold bar was extensive with all kinds of fruits, cheeses, cereals etc. We were then able to order eggs or omelettes. Needless to say we did not start the the hungry!

After breakfast, we met our driver and guide Debbie. Debbie will be with us for the next 5 days. She began our drive giving us snack boxes (I don’t think I need to eat again!) and lots of water. We then proceeded to head east along the coastal drive towards the cape of Good Hope.

Along the way we were delighted with the incredible mountain scenery and the winding cliffside droves. At one point we passed the Bay where “My Octopus Teacher” was filmed.

From here we continued south east towards the cape.

So off we set on our hike, and Debbie would meet us with the car at the top. There were so many spectacular viewpoints, but the hike was not for the faint of heart! Lots of tall stairs and some rock scrabbling

As we got closer to the Cape Point you can see the two lighthouses on the point. The first was built at the top, yet ships still were wrecked not he rocks. When a captain met with the lighthouse keeper, the keeper asked why they didn’t see the lighthouse shining out. The captain replied that the lighthouse sat above the fog / clouds and therefore could not be seen by the ships. They soon built a second lighthouse much lower down.

Once at the top of our hike, we were met by Debbie who proceeded to give us ticket to take the vernacular to the lighthouse.

Time to get back down and back into the car. We had penguins to see! Off to Simon’s Beach we went and entered a controlled area where African penguins were breeding. When there we discovered that all humans were restricted to a couple of boardwalks. From there we could observe the penguins without disturbing them.

After the penguins adventure we went for a light lunch and then on to the Groot-Constantia wine estate which was run by a trust. It’s a huge operation and we were treated to a number of tastings from a Chenin Blanc to a Cab Sauvignon reserve and about 4 others in between. Needless to say, it was a delightful way to end our afternoon.

After the tasting it was time to return to our hotel. On oway back, we once again passed the hospital of the reputed world’s first heart transplant. This time I got a drive by shot!

We returned to our hotel after a full day, satisfied with what we saw, and looking forward to exploring more of this great city tomorrow.

Back at the hotel we said good night to Debbie and soon ventured off to dinner, Tonight it was the Codfather, a seafood restaurant with a twist. You could go up to a revolving sushi bar and choose what you like for your appetizer or dinner. If you wanted grilled fish, you then went over to the fish counter, chose your fish (and portion cut to your desire) from dozens of fish and shellfish on display. Then return to your table and it would be cooked and brought to you.

Well our bellies full after a wonderful day, it’s time to call it once again! Until we chat tomorrow, have a wonderful rest of your day!