Last night we decided that we were going to tackle Cape Point and photograph both light houses. We managed a gain a beautiful view of these light houses from the sea now I am going to do it from land. I have seen the steps and staircase to the new one, so I am going to give it a try.
We crawled out of bed early so that we can get to the point as they open up so that this way it will give us or me as much available time to get to the bottom light house. We arrived bright and early only to find that they only open at 8. Not bad at all, as we got there around 7:30.
Arrived at the Funicular hoping to get up to the top light house bright and early only to find out that they open at 9:00. On our way to the Funicular, we hit a speed bump quite badly as it was not marked. We both blamed each other and had a good giggle. While we were waiting for the Funicular to open, I opened the back of the bakkie to get our stuff out, only to see that the one crate list had broken and everything had collapsed. I picked up the crate to unpack it, only to find that a plastic bottle of oil we had, had shattered. Lucky for me I had put it into a plastic bag, so the oil was contained. Oil spill sorted out.
WE headed up to the top lighthouse in the Funicular. Mom is really battling with her knee, but she managed to walk up to the top light house.
We headed onto the Lighthouse Keepers Trail so that I can get to the new lighthouse. Quite excited about this one. I left mom behind as she was battling a bit with her knee and I knew that this was going to be hectic.
I wandered down the trail only to come face to face with my very first Puff Adder. It was huge, about the size of my wrist. Stunning little snake. I pulled myself together and decided to take the stroll a little more gentle. My walk came to an abrupt halt when I found a large galvanized gate preventing me from getting to the light house. Sad about this, I turned around, but still managed to get some stunning shots.
Old and new lighthouse has now been photographed from the sea as well as the land. How totally awesome.
I return to mom and we left. I had to do the most south western point in Africa. We sat here for quite a while watching birds, seals and I tried again to [photograph my Oystercatchers. They still did not want to play with us.
We left and we headed off to Greenpoint lighthouse and Mouille Base. My last lighthouse for the day was Milnerton. Wow 5 lighthouses in one day with one extra – Slangkoppunt, but that was from a distance but not photographed as there was no where to stop. So it does not count but will try again tomorrow.
When I started today, I saw a particular name on the map and I just had to go and take photos…. Scarborough. I can only think of a song… Are you going to Scarborough Fare…..
Arrived back at Kommetjie for the night to some horrible weather or wind and rain. I put up the yellow tarpaulin and Suzi-Belle had her yellow blanket for the night of wind and rain.
What a brilliant day, so much seen and done, so many lighthouses ticked off and great fun has been had. Sleep tight windy evening. See you in the morning.
Photos to follow soon – Promise
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