Cape Town Bliss

Four lovely days were spent around Cape Town and surrounds. Day 1 was a bit drizzly so we caught up on some sleep/recovery. Later in the day we discovered a coffee shop/bakery called Caramello's on Kloof Street, which was to become a daily destination. We met the owner and his wife and became quite friendly (they gave us a free milk tart!)

The second day we spent on the hop on-hop off bus tour of the city. It took us up to the cable car at Table mountain, which we made use of. A bit nippy at the top, but totally worth it. It is quite amazing how fast the weather changes here. We also went by Camps bay, then got dropped off at the Victoria and Alfred waterfront for lunch. Although mum had forgotten her credit card, we managed to scrape together 50 rand for lunch ($7 AU).

View from the top of Table Mountain.

On day three, we hired a car and escaped down to Cape Point and Cape of Good Hope. We had morning tea and Haut Bay and drove through a slightly nerve-wracking cut out on the side of the mountain known as Chapman's Peak Drive. Ocean views were fantastic. We also stopped off to see some African Penguins coming back from their day of fishing. The drive back along the coastal route was through peak hour and there was a power cut which made things interesting. When we got back to the city, we realised we didn't have an appropriate map, so followed our noses (in circles at some times) back to the B&B.

Chapman's Peak Drive

Our last day was spent looking around the Gold Museum (we want one of everything). Fortunately, Mum had forgotten her visa again (sigh) so we couldn't spend money. We also went to the castle (the fortification built in the 1800s) and got to observe the changing of the guard and the noon cannon firing. It housed the military museum and an antique furniture collection.

Later, we enjoyed some pampering followed by our last meal (for a while) at Caramello's. Coconut biscuits to die for.

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