Cape Town - Day 2 -September 14

Our first stop was a private home in Hout Bay.
John, our program director invited us in to meet
his cat, Mr Festus.  This is the view from his front lawn.

Ready..set...go and another long day on the bus. This time off along the Cape Peninsula, heading to the Cape of Good Hope. We have been very lucky to have exceptionally good weather...no rain...nice temperatures and plenty of sunny days.  It all makes for a good trip and great pix.

And facing back, this castle, a replica of one
in Lichtenstein, greets us.

High on a cliff  above the Cape Peninsula

Train transportation is very important as almost
no one lives, only works in Cape Town.
What a beautiful ride along the ocean from Simon's Point 

Didn't see any of these critters very often.

Our reception committee was a group
of young girls entertaining while
we took advantage of some more
retail therapy.

These adorable little critters were there by the hundreds.
Mama birds could be spotted sitting on nests too.

Heading along the way we stopped at Mariner's Wharf for a delicious lunch. This former fish market is now tucked away and overlooks the water.  A unique serving of hake, wrapped with bacon and skewered was enjoyed by Bob.

Yummmmm.

While it is usually difficult to stay awake after lunch the area that we were driving through was too spectacular to miss and we were wide awake.

The plaque says it all

This is the NEW lighthouse atop the mountain.
Too many long steps for these tired knees.

Beautiful flowers and birds graced the mountain top.

The funicular is about a 5 minute ride. 

And finally we arrived.  Lines of folks just waiting to take
the 'once in a life time' picture.

Beautiful blue water everywhere.