Table Mountain, Where Oceans Meet and Penguins 

May 11 After another fine breakfast, we eschewed the traditional stop at the Apple Store in favor of ascending Table Mountain by cable car on a beautiful, sunny day. The rest of Capetown had the same idea, so there was a very long line. Waiting, I wondered whether this was really worthwhile. It was. The […]

Sightseeing in Cape Town

May 10 Dinner last night was at a local Italian restaurant, called Cafe Paradiso. The meal was good, but the walk over felt a little dicey, so we taxied back. Retired early, and slept rather well. Think we should be over the jet lag by now.  

After a sumptuous buffet breakfast at the hotel, […]

Sabi Sabi to Cape Town

May 9 Up for coffee and croissant/Danish, then out for morning ride, highlight of which were very cute, playful baby rhino, two leopards (one in a tree), and a hyena.  Maybe if I ever get to connect my camera to the iPad, I’ll be able to actually show you photos that reflect what I’m writing […]

Baby Rhinos and Leopards, and a Village Visit

May 8

Early 6 AM start. Great just to be out in the jeep in the fresh, cool air, riding through the veld, comfortable with our blankets and hot water bottles; a tremendous sense of freedom. It’s almost as if the animals are just a little bonus. But what a bonus.

Once again, the photos […]

Second Day of Safari

May 7

Up and out at 6. Lovely, clean fresh air. Coffee and muffins, then off for early morning drive. Chilly and bumpy, but gradually the sun warms us. Animals sighted include zebras, impala, rhinos, wildebeests, lions and elephants. Photos below were taken with my iPad. Frustrating not to be able to download from my […]