After the previous day's excitement we got out of bed a bit late. Seeing that it was such a beautiful day, we charged off to Table Mountain. For R130 or so for a return ticket, the trip is more than worth while. Stepping into a revolving cable car is quite an experience. It can take 60 people and you hardly feel any shaking.
On top of the mountain you can have a lovely walk on safe walk ways. Apart from bumping into the odd tourist it is very enjoyable. Beautiful views of the city and the ocean are in abundance. One would think the restaurant is exclusively for international tourists but funnily enough the pricing is reasonable. All products are bio degradable even plates and cups. They have a great buffet breakfast which you can have outside with the view of the ocean.
You can also hike up the side of the mountain but I suggest you do one way with the Cable Car and hike the other way. Also let people know you are planning a hike because many people have gotten lost on the mountain – especially in the winter when the weather can change in 30 minutes from sunny to misty.
After Table Mountain we drove down to Hout Bay, which is a lovely drive along the coast, passing beach areas and shops.
Hout Bay is a small harbour town with a few fabulous restaurants but we opted to braai a snoek which you can buy in the harbour from the fishing boat. You can also feed the seals in the harbour at R5 per fish head. Look out for the “Soap Girls” next to the harbour. They are quite entertaining!
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Our day ended off with a visit to Blouwberg Beach with the most famous view of Table Mountain. Being hungry once again a pizza had to suffice and then bed!
On top of the mountain you can have a lovely walk on safe walk ways. Apart from bumping into the odd tourist it is very enjoyable. Beautiful views of the city and the ocean are in abundance. One would think the restaurant is exclusively for international tourists but funnily enough the pricing is reasonable. All products are bio degradable even plates and cups. They have a great buffet breakfast which you can have outside with the view of the ocean.
You can also hike up the side of the mountain but I suggest you do one way with the Cable Car and hike the other way. Also let people know you are planning a hike because many people have gotten lost on the mountain – especially in the winter when the weather can change in 30 minutes from sunny to misty.
After Table Mountain we drove down to Hout Bay, which is a lovely drive along the coast, passing beach areas and shops.
Hout Bay is a small harbour town with a few fabulous restaurants but we opted to braai a snoek which you can buy in the harbour from the fishing boat. You can also feed the seals in the harbour at R5 per fish head. Look out for the “Soap Girls” next to the harbour. They are quite entertaining!
http://www.790tv.co.za/index.php
http://www.myvideo.co.za/video/hout-bay-soap-girls-ep1
Our day ended off with a visit to Blouwberg Beach with the most famous view of Table Mountain. Being hungry once again a pizza had to suffice and then bed!
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