| South Africa - December 2008 - Page 1/3 |
Our visit to South Africa was really inspired by watching a programme on BBC TV about the |
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| First things first! It's clear so Table Mountain calls! |
Looking westwards from the top |
The Lions Head and Signal Hill overlooking Cape Town |
The Lions Head |
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| Looking south towards the Cape Peninsula |
What a view! | Southwards towards Houts Bay |
Cape Town harbour |
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| The old Dock Clock Tower |
A busker in the dock area | Keeping the children amused |
...as the sun slowly sets |
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| Looking down the length of the Twelve Apostles |
A beautifully detailed stone carving |
The old cape of Good Hope lighthouse... |
...and the new one, just visible |
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| A long way to anywhere! | One of the many beautiful flowers alongside the path |
Ah, that's the spot! | Looking eastwards across False Bay |
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| Penguins at Boulder Beach | Let's go for a quick dip | Brrr, too chilly! | Looking back towards the Cape from Fischhoek |
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| Looking eastwards from Fischhoek |
More entertainment at the Cape Town waterfront |
...and a group singing | Reflections in the harbour with Table Mountain |
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| Early morning and Table Mountain with its 'tablecloth' |
A similar effect over the range that we'll shortly be crossing |
Landscape N.E. of Cape Town |
The Outeniqua Choo-Tjoe train waiting for us at Mossel Bay |
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| The old "Post Office" tree at Mossel Bay |
Some newly restored cottages at Mossel Bay | A beautiful flower... | ...and some voracious insects! |
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| The Choo-Tjoe heading for George |
Seaside apartments line the beach front along the way | The splendid Railway Museum at George |
An amusing notice! |
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