South Africa - 2019

Panorama vista from our Balcony in Gardens, Cape Town. The view far exceeds our expectations when we booked! Unfortunately, the glorious weather depicted did not stay with us for our entire Cape Town visit, but c'est la vie, especially la vie travelling!

Walking around town, we stumbled across Truth Coffee Roasting. Steampunk themed, with pressed metal decorations, and exposed pipes in the large space. Wait staff with vintage styled vests and top hats, flying goggles and more. The coffees available were intriguingly described. They included brewing, roasting, and preparation details that I found difficult to comprehend the significance there-of. However, somebody out there must feel those minor nuances make the result a better cup of coffee.

Jo gives moral support to Nelson Mandela as he delivers a speech at City Hall, Grand Parade, Cape Town.

On our way out near Gansbaai.

Dolphins ride the bow of our boat as we travel out from Gansbaai.

Bronze Whaler Sharks, also known as Copper Sharks, or Narrow Tooth Sharks.

When under water, you don't discern there is anything about, until it suddenly emerges right in front of you. Visibility was apparently not too bad, but we could barely see the tail when we were looking at the head... Visibility: 2 to 3 metres, then.

A Bronze Whaler Shark swallows some of the copious amounts of chum.

Salmon is thrown in the water to attract the sharks. We had around 18 Bronze Whalers visit during our time in the cage, although I think 6 or 7 were the most we had the same time.