Most communities are build around the ocean in bays that offer respite from the rough Atlantic Ocean. White sand beaches stretch for miles in some bays.
Our tour of the cape started with the 40 minute wavy ocean voyage to Seal Island, which was teeming with fur seals, who entertained us with their antics. The ocean provided it own entertaining thoroughly soaking those brave soles who dared to stay outside for the boat ride.
The Cape of Good Hope was originally name the Cape of Storms, but this name was changed in an effort to entice early settlers. With huge ocean waves, dwarfed vegetation and constant blowing winds, it is clear the the Cape of Storms was the more appropriate name.
Cape Hope is the South Western most point of South Africa. We climbed to the lighthouse to appreciate the breath taking views of the cape and surrounding oceans.
Then it was off to Boulder Beach and the African penguins. Although this was our final wildlife excursion, it was, for me, the most anticipated. Mother penguins with eggs, families with babies, swimming penguins, sleeping penguins and of course, those who waddled their ways into our hearts, filled the beaches here.
Then, it was off to the Cape Town for a final meal with our travelling companions before venturing to the airport to say good bye to this beautiful country.
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