First Weekend: flowers, surf and whales

Our first weekend in Cape Town and we made two day trips. And i must admit, having our GPS navigation system makes it so easy to get around.

On Saturday, though it was a bit rainy and windy, we went up the Atlantic coast road to the West Coast National Park, about a 90 minute drive.

On the way we spotted some kite-surfers out on the water. Incredible beautiful. Something else to add on the to-try list!

The flower season is in full bloom and we saw all the pretty flowers in various shades of pink, yellow, orange - all very BRIGHT !

The land itself is quite desolate and rugged, giving a natural beauty that you don't come across much these days.

After our picnic lunch on the rocks with the waves pounding into the bay, I took over the wheel and practiced my manual driving. So happy to be driving after so many years, i took us all the way back home. However, i should admit i did stall. Once. About 2 blocks away from home. Darnit! Gotta keep practicing.

On Sunday, a glorious sunny day, we headed south on a spectacular drive that hugs the coastline. The sheer drop on one side and the soaring mountain on the other provides a ride like none other.

After making a pit stop in Hangsklip, a small charming village at the tip of the bay, we turned back to go home.

On our way, we stopped several times to see the whales playing just off the shoreline. It is "whale wathcing season", as most people will tell you and there is quite a big following, at least on weekends, us included.