Hello all
Well the trip is now solidly underway and Cape Town has truly blessed us with great waves and weather over the last few days. The wind which accompanied the sun on the first few days has died down and the result is clean waves and hot days.
Cape Point, or The Cape of Good Hope, was our day trip on the Saturday after that walk up the mountain. Speaking of which my legs are only now recovering from the hike! It certainly took its toll on those a little older in the group! En route to Cape Point we stopped off at Boulders beach and the ever-entertaining “Jackass” Penguins did not fail to impress while we had our lunch. They are very interesting creatures, fairly awkward out of water but very beautiful, and when in the water they look like birds flying underwater. Amazing to see. In Cape Point (the most South-Western tip of Africa) we were lucky enough to see Bontebok, Ostriches, Baboons and a deadly puffadder (snake) which was quite exciting. If you get bitten by one of those you have about one hour to get to a hospital in order to survive, but the chances of getting bitten are very small as you have to literally stand on it to get bitten!
We then headed to the point itself, considered as the point where the Atlantic and Indian Ocean’s meet, according to the sea life (both plant and animal). From here we got great views and another perspective of Cape Town. What amazes me amazes me so much every time I go to Cape Point is how far away from any form of civilisation it feels, yet it is only half an hours drive from where we are staying.
In terms of the surfing the most exciting bit for everyone was getting their new surfboards! Everyone is doing really well on them and Muizenberg has really played ball offering perfect waves with light winds in the mornings. Getting your first new board is one of the most exciting days of your life and for me personally I still remember it even 11 years later!
Today the group supported our u9 and u11 TTRide foundation Football teams with their friendly game against Ocean View, and tomorrow we will help do a clean-up in Masi. With only one full day left, a surf and a trip to the famous Robben Island, where Nelson Mandela spent all those years in prison, Cape Town has treated us well. Plettenberg bay is next, with the more adrenaline-filled part of the trip! I have heard there are great sandbanks there at the moment and the water should be warmer so we are looking forward to it.
I hope you’re all having as much fun as we are in your respective parts of the world…haha!!
Take care
Chris