Not trying to read posts it is a little too slow so forgive me if any of you asked questions I did not answer.
We went to another game park close to Cape Town on the way into Cape Town. This one was disappointing as far as the animals go but we had a nice time anyway, it was called Sanbona.
The drive along the coast of South Africa is amazing. From Highway 1 and Big Sur to the winelands area of Napa, it has scenery similar to California but more dramatic. Breathtaking vistas some of Ken's pictures may capture the beauty.
Today we did the Cape Point tour. A MUST for everyone coming to Cape Town. We had a perfect day, bright blue sky, great temperature and a wonderful guide. You could drive this yourself but there are a lot of different ways to go and we got such a wonderful education on the different areas and saw some little nooks and crannies we may have missed on our own. You can visit Seal Island on the way, very close only takes about 45 minutes total time, ride horses on a gorgeous white sand beach, shop in a little arts and crafts town and taste the most beautiful looking muffins and pastries. There is time to do these things on that day tour. Lots of things to break up the day not just driving all day. The view from Cape Point is quite amazing and you can see the two bays every clearly. This helped me get a better idea how the land lays out. Sometimes I cannot picture how all the bays and mountains fit together so I really liked being that high and seeing the bays and mountains from the vantage point. A perfect day!!!
We just checked into a small boutique hotel "The Bishops Court" only five rooms and all inclusive. It is in a beautiful neighborhood where the diplomats live. The only downside is that it is a long way from the waterfront. I have decided I want a painted ostrich egg and of course did not buy it last night when I had the chance!!! If I dont get back there this trip I will buy one on ROAR.
Last night we stayed at the Radisson which was actually very nice. A big hotel but the rooms and food were good. WE took a great picture of Cape Grace across from the Waterfront. The sun was shining on the hotel and the pink clouds in the sky the moment was magical. Not sure how the picture came out and if it was possible to capture that moment but I was thinking "next year and a few weeks from now we will all be in that beautiful hotel".
Cape Town has so much to offer. The scenery here in every direction is outstanding and the white sand beaches and colors in the ocean make every bay spectacular.
We checked out the details on the white shark cage diving. Sounds like anyone can do it really. You dont use a snorkel you can stand up in the cage and have your head above water. Then you just go under water when they tell you the shark is approaching. Not sure of the pricing but we are checking this out.
Claudia, as far as Ulusaba goes I probably should clarify. It is a nice place and the food was good. Safari lodge at the bottom would actually be my choice, no children for one thing although they are starting to accept kids now. Rock Lodge has an incredible view but the whole place is steps. Just too many steps from each level to another for me. Plus they take children even toddlers and even have a childrens menu and playroom. So for the price charged I just cannot see staying there over Singita, Leopard Hills, Londolozi etc. The game drives there were actually really good and we had a great ranger so I did not want you to think it was bad.
Okay going to shut down now. Cant wait to get to a connection where I can read posts and catch up. I am using the managers computer in his office (one of the other issues with small places, they are lovely but you always have to use the Managers computer and hate to tie it up for long)
I do miss the animals, now am very attracted to everything with animals on it --- oh no I am turning in to Marcie.
