We are now at Plymouth - and have been out for a nice Mexican Meal - it was either that or Thai. We left the Bahamas yesterday afternoon - having been into Nassau in the morning. Linda did some last minute shopping - and I bought her a Christmas present - and then it was back to the hotel - and a quick drink - before a taxi ride to the airport.
We flew Jetblue - and they are quite good - especially as they are a low fare airline.
We got back into JFK about 7pm - and then to the hotel. The internet wasn't working properly - so I couldn't check my email. We ordered a pizza as we were hungry.
Today we picked up the car about 8am - its an Impala and drives ok. We left New York - and stopped on route at an Mall Outlet - but it wasn't very good - so we went to Providence. There we did some shopping - went to Borders - and I got some country music.
I found that by standing outside a store - I could access the internet via the wireless link on my PDA - so I stood there - checking the football results whilst Linda went inside and shopped.
We then took the State Road 6 - and Linda saw a Wall Mart - and so it was there we stopped for over an hour!
We got to our hotel - which was in Plymouth - and booked it. It is a Best Western and is very nice - free internet access as well. We went out for a meal - and had a nice Mexican - before coming back to the Hotel.
Its our last day tomorrow - as we fly home in the evening
Saturday, November 26, 2005
Thursday, November 24, 2005
Bahamas
We have been in the Bahamas for two days, staying at the Sandyport resort a couple of miles form Nassau the capital.
Its hot here - in the mid 70's - and has been windy but today is fine. We have been sitting on the beach enjoying the weather, Linda has been swimming in the sea - no sharks here (unfortunately!!).
Yesterday we went into Nassau - and found Starbucks - so there are some parts of civilisiation here. We took a boat trip to Pleasure Island - where the Atlantis Hotel is - and it was ok - and there was another Starbucks there.
We had a meal at Hard Rock Cafe - I had a local curry and Linda a burger. The local bus costs $1 where ever you go - so we are using that to get around.
One more day here and then back to New York. Its Thanksgiving in America so everything is slowing down and then the sales are starting.
Its hot here - in the mid 70's - and has been windy but today is fine. We have been sitting on the beach enjoying the weather, Linda has been swimming in the sea - no sharks here (unfortunately!!).
Yesterday we went into Nassau - and found Starbucks - so there are some parts of civilisiation here. We took a boat trip to Pleasure Island - where the Atlantis Hotel is - and it was ok - and there was another Starbucks there.
We had a meal at Hard Rock Cafe - I had a local curry and Linda a burger. The local bus costs $1 where ever you go - so we are using that to get around.
One more day here and then back to New York. Its Thanksgiving in America so everything is slowing down and then the sales are starting.
Monday, November 21, 2005
America
Have arrived in New York - a bit tired with all his travelling - and especially with the time change this time - jet lagged.
We went into New York - and Linda went to Macey's - and had a look round - she saw some Steiff teddy's. We wandered along Broadway and looked in some shops - had to stop for a Starbucks of course.
Its very busy here and started to rain - so we came back to the hotel. We have to be up at 4.30am tomorrow.
We went into New York - and Linda went to Macey's - and had a look round - she saw some Steiff teddy's. We wandered along Broadway and looked in some shops - had to stop for a Starbucks of course.
Its very busy here and started to rain - so we came back to the hotel. We have to be up at 4.30am tomorrow.
Friday, November 18, 2005
The rest of the trip
Sitting here typing my blog by an open fire. It is warm, but the B&B we are at has an open fire – so it would be rude not to use it. We left P.E. this morning and drove along the N2 – stopping for coffee at Storms River. This took about 90 minutes. Then we travelled to Knysa where we stopped and Linda looked around the shops – and we had another coffee and sandwich.
The road between Kynsa and George was full of roadwork’s and so 60 kms took 90 minutes – very frustrating. We were heading for Swelledenham – which is about 260 kms from George. Once we cleared George we were able to travel at 120km and made up some time. We had picked an B&B out of the guide book – the Old Mill and rang up and it had room. It was a good choice – as we have our own cottage for the night – with a little garden.
On arrival we had a nap – as I have driven about 500 kms today - We went to the restaurant for an evening meal. I had the three game – Springbok, Kudu and Ostrich – it was excellent! Linda had the fish.
We then went back to the room and I did some work on the computer and Linda read. The open fire burned brightly in the background.
We are now driving through the winelands - back towards Cape Town for one last look at Table Mountain and then home tomorrow!
The road between Kynsa and George was full of roadwork’s and so 60 kms took 90 minutes – very frustrating. We were heading for Swelledenham – which is about 260 kms from George. Once we cleared George we were able to travel at 120km and made up some time. We had picked an B&B out of the guide book – the Old Mill and rang up and it had room. It was a good choice – as we have our own cottage for the night – with a little garden.
On arrival we had a nap – as I have driven about 500 kms today - We went to the restaurant for an evening meal. I had the three game – Springbok, Kudu and Ostrich – it was excellent! Linda had the fish.
We then went back to the room and I did some work on the computer and Linda read. The open fire burned brightly in the background.
We are now driving through the winelands - back towards Cape Town for one last look at Table Mountain and then home tomorrow!
Tuesday, November 15, 2005
Monday and Tuesday
Monday
Linda went shopping and I stood outside the shops - no real difference between here and UK. We had a Braai in the evening
Tuesday
We went to Alicedale (about 90 minutes away) to see a friend of ours who we had met last year Mthetho - who is a Captain in the South African Police. He is in charge of the station - although the Constable on the front desk had never heard of him - as I used his Christian name. It was quite funny - as he arrived after us - and was trying to speak to Linda - but she had remained in the car - and all the doors were locked and she couldn't open the windows etc - so she was making hand singals to him that I was inside.
However, he gave us a tour of his station - and I met the local DI - he had a lot of paperwork on his desk - but crime was under control I was told. It was good to renew fellowship with Mthetho - and I now have another reason to come back - he wants me to preach at his Church in Umtata - about 5 hours drive away.
He toook us out for dinner - and then he had booked us on a Safari - no tortoises - but elephant, rhino, giraffee, Impala - or Macdonalds as they are known as all the other preditors eat them! I am well versed in animals now - and probably have had enough of seeing them! - We have over five hundred pictures -
He has five children and we met three of them - then it was time to leave - and we drove back. We had a small snack at home and I used the evening to help Rob on the computer.
Linda went shopping and I stood outside the shops - no real difference between here and UK. We had a Braai in the evening
Tuesday
We went to Alicedale (about 90 minutes away) to see a friend of ours who we had met last year Mthetho - who is a Captain in the South African Police. He is in charge of the station - although the Constable on the front desk had never heard of him - as I used his Christian name. It was quite funny - as he arrived after us - and was trying to speak to Linda - but she had remained in the car - and all the doors were locked and she couldn't open the windows etc - so she was making hand singals to him that I was inside.
However, he gave us a tour of his station - and I met the local DI - he had a lot of paperwork on his desk - but crime was under control I was told. It was good to renew fellowship with Mthetho - and I now have another reason to come back - he wants me to preach at his Church in Umtata - about 5 hours drive away.
He toook us out for dinner - and then he had booked us on a Safari - no tortoises - but elephant, rhino, giraffee, Impala - or Macdonalds as they are known as all the other preditors eat them! I am well versed in animals now - and probably have had enough of seeing them! - We have over five hundred pictures -
He has five children and we met three of them - then it was time to leave - and we drove back. We had a small snack at home and I used the evening to help Rob on the computer.
Monday, November 14, 2005
Sunday and Monday
Sunday
We got up early – about 6am to sit on the veranda and watch the sun rising and listening to all the animal noises! We were picked up about 7.30am and went on a game drive – It was good to start with as we saw Giraffe sitting on the ground and eating out of trees – then the mist came down and the rain – so we saw some other small animals but not much. We then went for breakfast and it was a fry up with coffee. It was very nice – and filled out a nice hole. After this we went back to the main HQ, seeing a rhino on route. I got back the car keys and we left for Port Elizabeth – it took about 1 hour and we arrived just in time for coffee. We are staying with Marlene’s sister – Janet and her husband Rob. They are very nice and friendly and hospitable. Janet had a full roast dinner waiting for us – and it was excellent.
We spent the afternoon showing watching photo’s and dvds. In the evening we went to the Congregational Church - and it lasted 45 mins. The sermon was on Genesis 2:7-9 and the these was Mess or Message. Is your life a message or a mess.
We then came back to the house. It is pouring with rain, and has been very windy, but they need the rain down here. Linda watched a film whilst I played with the computer.
Monday
We got up about 7am – typical because we don’t have to get up we can’t sleep! We drank tea and sat in the living room and read. About 10am we had breakfast – bacon and eggs – very filling. Its an easy day today so – we don’t have to rush around.
There are some weaver birds building a nest in the garden so Linda is watching them. We have been out today for a drive – and then had a coffee. We visited Janet and Rob’s son tonight – and then back to the house for a braai (BBQ) – very nice steak
More photos on the web site
We got up early – about 6am to sit on the veranda and watch the sun rising and listening to all the animal noises! We were picked up about 7.30am and went on a game drive – It was good to start with as we saw Giraffe sitting on the ground and eating out of trees – then the mist came down and the rain – so we saw some other small animals but not much. We then went for breakfast and it was a fry up with coffee. It was very nice – and filled out a nice hole. After this we went back to the main HQ, seeing a rhino on route. I got back the car keys and we left for Port Elizabeth – it took about 1 hour and we arrived just in time for coffee. We are staying with Marlene’s sister – Janet and her husband Rob. They are very nice and friendly and hospitable. Janet had a full roast dinner waiting for us – and it was excellent.
We spent the afternoon showing watching photo’s and dvds. In the evening we went to the Congregational Church - and it lasted 45 mins. The sermon was on Genesis 2:7-9 and the these was Mess or Message. Is your life a message or a mess.
We then came back to the house. It is pouring with rain, and has been very windy, but they need the rain down here. Linda watched a film whilst I played with the computer.
Monday
We got up about 7am – typical because we don’t have to get up we can’t sleep! We drank tea and sat in the living room and read. About 10am we had breakfast – bacon and eggs – very filling. Its an easy day today so – we don’t have to rush around.
There are some weaver birds building a nest in the garden so Linda is watching them. We have been out today for a drive – and then had a coffee. We visited Janet and Rob’s son tonight – and then back to the house for a braai (BBQ) – very nice steak
More photos on the web site
Sunday, November 13, 2005
Friday to Sunday
Friday - I am sitting outside writing my blog (off line) – we are the Addo Elephant Park and staying in our chalet. It is very quiet apart from the Animals we can hear – crickets, insects etc.
Yesterday evening (thur) we found an internet café and managed to check my email, upload the photos and update the blog. We bought a pizza but when we got back to the B&B we had been joined by a giant spider – and it was big too big for a glass – so I dispatched it to another place.
We had breakfast on the Balcony and then set off for Addo. It was along drive, and the speed limits keep changing – so we had to keep slowing down. We did stop for a while – but must have picked the only town without a café. We arrived at Addo about 2pm – the drive had taken four hours.
We booked in, found our chalet and then went for something to eat – I had springbok and Linda had a chicken sarnie. We had seen gibbons by the road on the way up – just sitting there watching the traffic.
After being refreshed we went into the actual game reserve – although they should rename it Addo Tortoise Park as we saw more of them then Elephants! Linda kept saying there’s a tortoise – and wanting to take pictures – If this was all she wanted to see – I could have saved thousands of pounds and she could have sat on our backdoor step and watched them!!!
We did see some Elephants and watched them at the Watering Hole – there were about twenty of them. We also saw Warthogs , Zebra’s, monkeys, Ostriches, red Hartebeeste, and of course tortoises!!!!
The park closes at 6.30pm – so we left about 5.30 – and came back to the chalet. Linda had a snooze = must have been the excitement of seeing all those tortoises that tired her out.
I did some reading and sat on the balcony with a nice cold beer.
Saturday
Linda was up early – all that sleep last night and was watching monkeys on the roofs – and jumping across the trees. We got up – had breakfast on the balcony and then packed the car. We went for a drive – and saw a few elephants – especially one who walked right in front of the car – hadn’t learnt his green cross code!
We saw more tortoises! – a few monkeys and warthogs. We stopped for dinner – and I had some more venison – Linda had a muffin and tea. We then drove to the Safari - about 45 minutes away. We booked in and were in a group of 8 – and our driver was Gary. We went on a tour – it was excellent – we got really close up to a rhino – and Zebra’s – as well as deer. The deer are called Mcdonalds because they are food for the lions! The Zebra’s had little falling out and one bit another one – worse then kids!
We stopped for tea and Linda to use the loo – and then back out on the truck – and saw some giraffes before going to the Lion enclosure. They are kept separate so they don’t eat all the other animals – but there are a few there for their dinner. They caught one yesterday – and we saw them eating it – but the other lions weren’t hungry and just sat around.
Then it was back to the Lapa for dinner – we had an enu and rice – Linda had chicken. There was a nice desert and free beer. We’re staying overnight – so we went to our lodge. There is no electricity – so all the lamps are by run by paraffin. I knew this so had charged the computer up beforehand – got to get my priorities right!
Its in the bush – and you can’t go down the steps – in case the wild animals get you – the rhino has been known to make it this far – so I will send Linda out for the tea and coffee in the morning!!
It had a bath and shower – so the Lions can have a clean meal.
The animals are fascinating – and the guide very informative. I liked watching the Zebra’s – and seeing them react. The warthogs run away at any small noise – and run in circles – quite funny to watch.
Yesterday evening (thur) we found an internet café and managed to check my email, upload the photos and update the blog. We bought a pizza but when we got back to the B&B we had been joined by a giant spider – and it was big too big for a glass – so I dispatched it to another place.
We had breakfast on the Balcony and then set off for Addo. It was along drive, and the speed limits keep changing – so we had to keep slowing down. We did stop for a while – but must have picked the only town without a café. We arrived at Addo about 2pm – the drive had taken four hours.
We booked in, found our chalet and then went for something to eat – I had springbok and Linda had a chicken sarnie. We had seen gibbons by the road on the way up – just sitting there watching the traffic.
After being refreshed we went into the actual game reserve – although they should rename it Addo Tortoise Park as we saw more of them then Elephants! Linda kept saying there’s a tortoise – and wanting to take pictures – If this was all she wanted to see – I could have saved thousands of pounds and she could have sat on our backdoor step and watched them!!!
We did see some Elephants and watched them at the Watering Hole – there were about twenty of them. We also saw Warthogs , Zebra’s, monkeys, Ostriches, red Hartebeeste, and of course tortoises!!!!
The park closes at 6.30pm – so we left about 5.30 – and came back to the chalet. Linda had a snooze = must have been the excitement of seeing all those tortoises that tired her out.
I did some reading and sat on the balcony with a nice cold beer.
Saturday
Linda was up early – all that sleep last night and was watching monkeys on the roofs – and jumping across the trees. We got up – had breakfast on the balcony and then packed the car. We went for a drive – and saw a few elephants – especially one who walked right in front of the car – hadn’t learnt his green cross code!
We saw more tortoises! – a few monkeys and warthogs. We stopped for dinner – and I had some more venison – Linda had a muffin and tea. We then drove to the Safari - about 45 minutes away. We booked in and were in a group of 8 – and our driver was Gary. We went on a tour – it was excellent – we got really close up to a rhino – and Zebra’s – as well as deer. The deer are called Mcdonalds because they are food for the lions! The Zebra’s had little falling out and one bit another one – worse then kids!
We stopped for tea and Linda to use the loo – and then back out on the truck – and saw some giraffes before going to the Lion enclosure. They are kept separate so they don’t eat all the other animals – but there are a few there for their dinner. They caught one yesterday – and we saw them eating it – but the other lions weren’t hungry and just sat around.
Then it was back to the Lapa for dinner – we had an enu and rice – Linda had chicken. There was a nice desert and free beer. We’re staying overnight – so we went to our lodge. There is no electricity – so all the lamps are by run by paraffin. I knew this so had charged the computer up beforehand – got to get my priorities right!
Its in the bush – and you can’t go down the steps – in case the wild animals get you – the rhino has been known to make it this far – so I will send Linda out for the tea and coffee in the morning!!
It had a bath and shower – so the Lions can have a clean meal.
The animals are fascinating – and the guide very informative. I liked watching the Zebra’s – and seeing them react. The warthogs run away at any small noise – and run in circles – quite funny to watch.
Thursday, November 10, 2005
Wednesday and Thursday
Wednesday
Today we did Linda’s favourite game – spot the whale. There it is – all I can see is water! We had a nice breakfast at the B&B and then went in to Hermanus – and looked for whales for an hour – well I did find the local Christian Book shop and bought a CD for the journey. There was no star overhead – just a notice in the High Street.
Linda kept looking at the whales and taking pictures – although I have a lot of pictures of the Indian Ocean!! We then had a quick look round the town before it was time for coffee.
We left Hermanus at 11.50 and we have about 280 miles to go to our next stop. It’s a good thing the car is an automatic. So we cut across country back to the N2. There is not much traffic on the road – but the maximum you can do is 120km/h – or sometimes less.
The scenery was good – rolling fields, hills, Baboons, birds and Ostriches. We were going to stop at Mossel Bay – but we had hit the only bit of dual carriageway – so I kept going. After four hours we needed petrol and some coffee – so we stopped at George. £20 filled the car nearly to full.
There was 54km of road works – although we didn’t see much work – apart from a 60km/h limit!! – so it took an hour between George and Kynsa where we are staying. The B&B is nice and has an excellent view over the lagoon.
We then went into the village for something to eat - and I met the Ostriches cousin – on my plate- with a nice cheese sauce. It tastes like beef – although a bit more chewy. I then had fish for my main course – Linda had Caribbean Chicken – which tasted nice. She wouldn’t taste my ostriches – and her rational was that she couldn’t eat Ostriches as she had seen them running around – but chicken was ok as she hadn’t seen them walking around???
The weather has been good – nice and sunny and warm – although as we are by the sea - it gets chilly in the late evening.
Still enjoying ourselves.
Thursday
Have got the shakes – no internet café for two whole days!!! Lots to do – our B&B at Kynsa is excellent – well recommended – it has tremendous views of the two heads and the Indian Ocean – as well as down town., We had breakfast on the balcony in the sunshine.
It was a late start – no breakfast till 8.30 and then we watched the Outeniqua Choo-Choo leave Kynsa – its mean to go to George but the tracks broken so it only goes as far as Wilderness. Normally it would have a steam engine – but that is stuck in George.
We went out to the Kynsa Elephant park – as Linda wanted to see and feed the Elephants. Having ridden them in Thailand it didn’t appeal to me – however, she had her bucket of fruit and was quite happy feeding them!
Then she had her picture taken with them- after this we went to Plettenberg Bay, where you can see more whales and dolphins – but not today. It is too windy and the Indian Ocean too rough – so no dolphins. We had a coffee instead and then wandered around the town.
We got back to Kynsa and bought some food to eat in the room – we looked at going on the Paddle Steamer ride this evening with dinner thrown in – but decided it was too expensive.
We stayed in for the afternoon – and did some reading and watching the view.
Check out the photos at
Today we did Linda’s favourite game – spot the whale. There it is – all I can see is water! We had a nice breakfast at the B&B and then went in to Hermanus – and looked for whales for an hour – well I did find the local Christian Book shop and bought a CD for the journey. There was no star overhead – just a notice in the High Street.
Linda kept looking at the whales and taking pictures – although I have a lot of pictures of the Indian Ocean!! We then had a quick look round the town before it was time for coffee.
We left Hermanus at 11.50 and we have about 280 miles to go to our next stop. It’s a good thing the car is an automatic. So we cut across country back to the N2. There is not much traffic on the road – but the maximum you can do is 120km/h – or sometimes less.
The scenery was good – rolling fields, hills, Baboons, birds and Ostriches. We were going to stop at Mossel Bay – but we had hit the only bit of dual carriageway – so I kept going. After four hours we needed petrol and some coffee – so we stopped at George. £20 filled the car nearly to full.
There was 54km of road works – although we didn’t see much work – apart from a 60km/h limit!! – so it took an hour between George and Kynsa where we are staying. The B&B is nice and has an excellent view over the lagoon.
We then went into the village for something to eat - and I met the Ostriches cousin – on my plate- with a nice cheese sauce. It tastes like beef – although a bit more chewy. I then had fish for my main course – Linda had Caribbean Chicken – which tasted nice. She wouldn’t taste my ostriches – and her rational was that she couldn’t eat Ostriches as she had seen them running around – but chicken was ok as she hadn’t seen them walking around???
The weather has been good – nice and sunny and warm – although as we are by the sea - it gets chilly in the late evening.
Still enjoying ourselves.
Thursday
Have got the shakes – no internet café for two whole days!!! Lots to do – our B&B at Kynsa is excellent – well recommended – it has tremendous views of the two heads and the Indian Ocean – as well as down town., We had breakfast on the balcony in the sunshine.
It was a late start – no breakfast till 8.30 and then we watched the Outeniqua Choo-Choo leave Kynsa – its mean to go to George but the tracks broken so it only goes as far as Wilderness. Normally it would have a steam engine – but that is stuck in George.
We went out to the Kynsa Elephant park – as Linda wanted to see and feed the Elephants. Having ridden them in Thailand it didn’t appeal to me – however, she had her bucket of fruit and was quite happy feeding them!
Then she had her picture taken with them- after this we went to Plettenberg Bay, where you can see more whales and dolphins – but not today. It is too windy and the Indian Ocean too rough – so no dolphins. We had a coffee instead and then wandered around the town.
We got back to Kynsa and bought some food to eat in the room – we looked at going on the Paddle Steamer ride this evening with dinner thrown in – but decided it was too expensive.
We stayed in for the afternoon – and did some reading and watching the view.
Check out the photos at
Tuesday, November 08, 2005
Table Mountain and Breakfast
I hate heights and so to go on the Cable Car up Table Mountain to the top was not top of my list to do - but the thought of a fry up did tempt me.
So we were up at 6.30 and having packed the cases arrived at Table Mountain by 8.30 - and the queue was very long. It took 45 mins to get on the cable car - and then in 3 minutes we were at the top. It revolves 360 degrees as it goes up - so you can see all the views.
Once at the top - to the cafe before all the Japenese tourists push in - and I had a nice English Breakfast - looking at the twelve apostles - and a coffee.
We then wandered around the summit - no table cloth today!
After we came down we left Cape Town for Hermanus - about about 2 hours drive. We are staying in Bed and Breakfast - and found the place - it looks ok - then stright on with the shorts and whale hunting.
Linda saw a lizard and some Dassies this morning - and then some Whales and their calfs this afternoon - we saw about half a dozen whales - doing different things - and Linda used all her film up on them
Weather is good - and so it is pleasant - although after 5pm its a ghost town as everything seems to close!
So we were up at 6.30 and having packed the cases arrived at Table Mountain by 8.30 - and the queue was very long. It took 45 mins to get on the cable car - and then in 3 minutes we were at the top. It revolves 360 degrees as it goes up - so you can see all the views.
Once at the top - to the cafe before all the Japenese tourists push in - and I had a nice English Breakfast - looking at the twelve apostles - and a coffee.
We then wandered around the summit - no table cloth today!
After we came down we left Cape Town for Hermanus - about about 2 hours drive. We are staying in Bed and Breakfast - and found the place - it looks ok - then stright on with the shorts and whale hunting.
Linda saw a lizard and some Dassies this morning - and then some Whales and their calfs this afternoon - we saw about half a dozen whales - doing different things - and Linda used all her film up on them
Weather is good - and so it is pleasant - although after 5pm its a ghost town as everything seems to close!
Monday, November 07, 2005
Update from Cape Town 7/11/05
Well Hello from South Africa and Cape Town.
Linda and I have been here for three days now - and am really enjoying ourselves,. The weather has been very hot and sunny - we both have got burnt. So far I have eaten Ostreich and Springbok - and they are very nice.
We have been up Table Mountain -but not to the top - as it has been too windy for the cable car - and so we have been half way and looked down. It is quite deserted at the weekend here - no cars all the shops are shut apart from down at the waterfront.
On Saturday we arrived and was met by Why from South African CPA - and he took us for a drive around the area. This was a good introduction - but it was raining. We then came back to the hoteland had a sleep.
The hotel is the Town House - 4 stars of course and is very good. The food is excellent - I can recommend thebreakfast and the Springbok pie.
On Sunday we took the tourist bus and it went all over the town - to the Fort,up Table Mountain alothugh it was too windy to get to the top - and then out to Camp Bay - where we got off.
We spent a couple of hours here - looking at the sea and the mountains and drinking lattee's - no starbucks here!!
We then got back on the bus to the Waterfront - there is a BMW showroom with a piece of the Berlin Wall in it! We had a look round a coffee - and then back to the Hotel.
Today we have been to Robben Island and seen the Prison and the cell where Nelson Mandela lived. It was very interesting - and the tour was taken by Wiseman.
The boat ride was calm so Linda was happy. She has fed squirrels seen tortoises, seals and penguins - so in her element. We are going to look for whales tomorrow.
Simon
Linda and I have been here for three days now - and am really enjoying ourselves,. The weather has been very hot and sunny - we both have got burnt. So far I have eaten Ostreich and Springbok - and they are very nice.
We have been up Table Mountain -but not to the top - as it has been too windy for the cable car - and so we have been half way and looked down. It is quite deserted at the weekend here - no cars all the shops are shut apart from down at the waterfront.
On Saturday we arrived and was met by Why from South African CPA - and he took us for a drive around the area. This was a good introduction - but it was raining. We then came back to the hoteland had a sleep.
The hotel is the Town House - 4 stars of course and is very good. The food is excellent - I can recommend thebreakfast and the Springbok pie.
On Sunday we took the tourist bus and it went all over the town - to the Fort,up Table Mountain alothugh it was too windy to get to the top - and then out to Camp Bay - where we got off.
We spent a couple of hours here - looking at the sea and the mountains and drinking lattee's - no starbucks here!!
We then got back on the bus to the Waterfront - there is a BMW showroom with a piece of the Berlin Wall in it! We had a look round a coffee - and then back to the Hotel.
Today we have been to Robben Island and seen the Prison and the cell where Nelson Mandela lived. It was very interesting - and the tour was taken by Wiseman.
The boat ride was calm so Linda was happy. She has fed squirrels seen tortoises, seals and penguins - so in her element. We are going to look for whales tomorrow.
Simon
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