A Khoesaan word meaning "Mountain in the Sea" . .
Table Mountain is a major feature in this region . . Over 3,500 feet high
. . In afternoon summer heat . . we take the Cableway both directions.
"MyCity" Bus . . . dropped us off right where we needed to be
. . to get the Shuttle to the Tram / Cableway at mid - point
. . View from here is already great !
Snacks are available . for those not going further up . .
( $20+ per person Round Trip for Cable Car ride ).
We're headed way UP there . .
And that . . is way DOWN where we started . .
This is a highlight . . Table Mountain is a Notoriously Spectacular View Point . .
Just in time to join the free Guided Tour . .
Beaches . . Islands . . City Scenes . . and the rugged Mountain itself . .
Guide locates many places we won't want to miss while in . . Cape Town
And he asks where we're all from . . to locate the direction in which . . WE live.
Aloe is a medicinal plant . . with well known healing qualities.
This plant is the opposite . . touching it causes a delayed reaction on the skin
. . resembling the name of the plant itself . . Blister Bush.
Lots of these little guys . . similar to guinea pigs . . called "MBELA".
Birds like eagles and hawks are their greatest enemy.
Guide points to a pile of Droppings . . which will attract Flies . .
Lizards will be drawn to the Flies . . Snakes will be attracted to the Lizards . .
and . . so goes the Cycle . . of the . . Food Chain . .
Surprise, Surprise . . Climate has always "changed" . .
This is not a photo shoot . . these Risk Takers are 'going down' . .
Perfect Weather . . Temp in the 80s . . No Wind today . . Distant Haze
Story of this Mountain's cloudy 'TABLECLOTH' . .
And explanation of . . Why the WIND . . is referred to as "The Cape Doctor" . .
Lion's Head in the foreground . . And Robben Island in the distance . .
An Up - Close . . of ROBBEN ISLAND
Pointing out our Ashanti Lodge in Green Point and it's . . handy proximity to
Victoria and Albert Waterfront
Beaches at Camp's Bay . .
Great Scenery . . Great Place . . Great Day !!
More than one place to get a bite to eat . . .
Cable car VISA Ad . . " accepted just about everywhere in Africa "
( American Express is . . rejected . . almost everywhere ) . . .
30 - 40 people fit in each tram . .
Guide explained Fresh Water is brought up daily in the holding tank beneath each car
Used Water is brought down each day the same way . .
Water in the holding tank serves the additional purpose of stabilizing the revolving cable car
. . . especially when windy.
Back to the half - way point . . Shuttle takes us to the "MyCity" Bus Stop
( . . picturesque neighborhood ).
Seafood Salad at Willoughby & Co . . 2 items of interest here :
. . Waiting in line for a table each person is offered a free sample of
either red or white wine.
Once seated we have fun opening the accordion - style . . tall narrow menu . . very unusual . .
This is a Japanese Sushi Bar and Seafood Restaurant . . on the recommended list.
( Location: Victoria & Albert Waterfront )
More to come . . See you next time . . Rusty and Wrinkles
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Wow, what a view!
ReplyDeleteGreat photos! "Lovely" as the Europeans and Canadians would say.
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