Trip to Cape of Good Hope

To enjoy the beautifull weather that has arrived in Cape Town, A very sunny 25 Degrees Celsius, and to test the Merc a roadtrip was organized. This weekend with Sebastian and Katja to Cape of Good Hope, the most South Western point of the African continent.

An early rise after some irregular nights, so it was a tiring ride, but the scenery is amazing. The Mercedes, aka Hyacinth, slowed down a bit on the steep hills, but she came through. Not using too much fuel, I am very happy with the big girl. I already scratched it driving it the first day and one of the wheel covers is a bit damaged (damn parallel parking), but she did well.

On our way to the Cape we stopped in Simonstown, at Boulders beach, where there is a Penguin colony. They live there on the beach and it is also possible to swim with them, but unfortunately didnt bring our swimming gear, although the smell was not very inviting.

Living on the beach, in the bushes and near the parking lot.

And after checking this, we drove on towards the Cape to meet...

...some baboons

It is advised not to bring food out of your car and lock you car. The baboons had gotten to the parking lot and were having a field day. After seeing a baboon stealing the chips of the guy parked next to us, we saw this mother baboon jumping in a minivan and grabbing some lunch.

Dangerous Animal #1

Hmmm, i will continue the photo uploading tomorrow, doesnt work to well today.

So it is to be continued...