Friday, 15 February 2013

The Beach - again


Our drive to Struisbaai – about 5km from Cape Agulhas – took us over three passes – Franschoek, Viljoen and Houhoek – and then along the Atlantic coast from Hermanus to Gaansbaai. Some amazing scenery and contrasts – particularly the enormous fruit plantations between Villiersdorp and Elgin. Trees loaded with apples, pears, plums, olives and others which we couldn't identify.
We are on the Indian Ocean here and the water is a wonderful turquoise colour – although still a little on the cool side.
Had a bit of problem arranging our accommodation here – we are in two different places for our planned 4 nights – but on arrival we discovered that we are competing with a marlin fishing festival and a Freedom Road Rally by the Christian Motorcycle Association from Cape Town. Crowds of large men on even larger bikes but no sign of a Death's Head badge anywhere! Looking forward to Friday night in the local hostelry – the Michael Collins Inn – wonder how my orange shirt will go down?

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