Kaleidoscoping through Cape & Kruger chapter 2

Looking forward to a few days with Richard that lives in Cape Town. We met him through a friend and past co-worker that travels to South Africa a few times a year.

Our first stop bright and very early is St James Beach –

St James beach is well known for its trademark colorful Victorian bathing boxes and large tidal pool. During the summer months, the beach is a favorite amongst locals and tourists.

It was extremely overcast but Richard assured us it would burn off in no time…

As you can see the boys do not mind one bit! They will explore in any weather conditions.

Off to the next…Cape Town is surrounded by coastline that offer wonderful beaches, but none are more interesting nor more beautiful than the Boulder’s Beach in Simon’s Town.

This beach, with its wind sheltered bays and safe sandy shores, is home to a breeding colony of over 2000 endangered African Penguins.

As promised by Richard the sun was shining bright by the time we arrived.

This sunbathing mama was laying on her egg. A rare sighting next to her to see a egg unattended.

Boulders Beach forms part of the Table Mountain National Park. The boys really wanted to swim near them so we went to a spot Richard knew about.

Bren had no problem jumping in and looking for the penguins. This spot Richard picked was pure bliss. The water was crystal clear but so cold!

Jaden stayed on shore and just enjoyed the penguins from here

Bren says when you have your toes in the sand its time to build sandcastles! His love for life is something I admire about him. He is (not just because he is my son) but one of the happiest souls I have ever been around.

Brotherly love -the bond is tighter than any other

Hyraxes, also called dassies were all up in the rocks blending right in being the similar colors.

It was truly incredible to be up close & personal with these furry friends

Our late morning already has been spectacular! We are off to fuel up (lunch) and a hike to the lighthouse at Cape Point.

In route to Cape Point. We stopped to see the shark spotters. This has helped tremendously in shark attacks

Cape Point is a promontory at the southeast corner of the Cape Peninsula, which is a mountainous and scenic landform that runs north-south for about thirty kilometers at the extreme southwestern tip of the Africa.