Day 24 - Cape Town to Gansbaii

I woke up stupidly early (nothing new there) and lolled about for a few hours watching things on tv and lying in a bed (it’s all very exciting). Deb and I walked down to the waterfront where we met Kate and chose somewhere in the glorious sun for breakfast. The first thing we did on our walk was to find somewhere with a view of table mountain and it was clear!!! 

After breakfast we headed straight to the Hop on Hop Off and jumped on. The tour took us through the main town and through the financial district and BoKamp which is a tiny little townlet of brightly painted houses. The guide explained the reason for the brightly colours that as slaves were required to wear such dull and drab colours, they painted their homes with as much colour as possible to make up for it!

Upon boarding the bus we were told there was a potential 2.5 hour wait to get up table mountain so we were expecting a lot of hanging around. But as far as places to wait, there could be worse views! Brilliantly we had queued and got to the top of the mountain within just an hour and spent the next 2 just wandering round the top staring at the most incredible views. The occasional group of clouds rolled in which was fantastic as we were above the cloud so got the most wonderful view of Cape Town amongst cotton wool. I knew it would be a fantastic vista but I really hadn’t prepared myself for quite how wonderful it was. We were trying to decide on which view was better, Table Mountain or Drakensburg and I think that from a height and view of the landscape Drakensburg won hands down. However Table Mountain has this ability to frame the view from each and every angle, it really is quite something. 

We had our last glass of wine together up the top of the mountain and then headed back down to rejoin the bus and continue the tour back. Deb and Kate got off at Camps Bay and I continued on so we said our goodbyes and had a long distanced waving session as the bus drove off. I’m going to miss those ladies. 

I hurried back my hostel once arriving back at the Waterfront, ordered my Uber and headed off on my 2.5 trip to De Kelders (by Gansbaii) for 2 nights for Cage diving and a bit of luxury. Sadly half way through the journey the tour rang to say that the diving had been cancelled due to the up coming weather and I have to admit that I don’t think I’ve ever been quite so disappointed about anything. Sharks have been a fascination for me since I was very little and this was one of the best parts of the trip. Still, I’m sure I will get to do it at some point in the next few years. 

I arrived at Sea Star Cliff, was introduced to my room for the next 2 nights and quite honestly have absolutely no desire to venture out whatsoever! My bed (and bath) overlook my private balcony and view straight into the Atlantic Ocean. Within minutes I could see whales jumping and playing in the surf. I settled down that evening in a comfy chair, cup of tea and my camera just watching the whales do their thing reminding myself that although I had some disappointment today I really am an incredibly lucky girl