The Cape

Today in Cape Town, we toured the city to visit all the must-see sites. We started by driving up Lion’s Head and getting some great pictures and views, including Green Point Stadium. We continued, driving past The Twelve Apostles, and stopping at a fishing harbor where we got to pet a giant seal! We then made our way to a market where all items were made in Africa. 

Then we moved on to Chapman’s Peak overlooking the Atlantic Ocean and arguably the most beautiful scenery of the day. Next, we visited our guide’s “favorite spot”, a mountain with a rusted canon, unused, overlooking the Indian Ocean and Simon’s Town, a naval base. We headed over to Simon’s Town to Seafront/Boulders Beach where penguins can be observed on a scale that is truly unparalleled in the world, at least within the confines of a mostly urban area. The penguins of the Cape, all in their natural habitats, are a remarkable sight.  We then had lunch at the Salty Sea Dog, famous for their Fish n Chips. 

We ended our day with a visit to the Cape of Good Hope (the most southwestern point of Africa). All of us soaked in the amazing vistas of the confluence of the Indian and Atlantic Oceans that the Cape provides. While admiring the views, we were also conscious of how the discovery of the sea route around the Cape influenced global trade and history. We were standing at a location of immense historic significance!  

It was a full day of appreciating the beauty of Cape Town/Cape of Good Hope at the end of this once-in-a-lifetime Study Abroad trip to South Africa.

Hanna G

7/24/2022