table mountain
Table Mountain
I had lunch with colleagues in Table view on Saturday, and it is not called Table View for nothing. Just look at that fantastic view of Table Mountain with the city in the front. If I lived in their apartment I think I would “work” from home every single day!
Table Mountain dams
If you are feeling energetic, there is a lovely walk from Constantia Nek up the mountain to the dams on the back of Table Mountain. While it is only around 7km or so, it is very steep.
The dams were built in the late 1800’s so have historical value for Cape Town.
Woodhead Reservoir
Woodhead Reservoir wall
Woodhead Reservoir sign
Part of the mechanism of one of the dams
If you are keen to do the walk, here is the route I took (but I ran it).
Table Mountain from the Sea
Much as I love travel, there is nothing like arriving back home, and there is nothing like the iconic view of Table Mountain. This pic was taken on the ferry between the harbour and Robben Island.
On fire again
Cape Town has been on fire since Sunday. Currently over 4000 ha of bush has been destroyed, and the fire is still not under control. To make it more difficult, yesterday was the hottest day in Cape Town for 100 years. At least today the cooler weather should help a little.
Last night we had another flare-up on Boyes Drive. Literally in the span of about 10 minutes the mountain went from dark to a flaming inferno. These pics were all taken yesterday afternoon and last night at and around my house.
Note the size of the fire truck in the first picture.
Boyes Drive flare up
Muizenberg Beach with a smokey haze above the sea
A fire chopper flies over my house
Boyes Drive flare up
Boyes Drive flare up
Boyes Drive flare up
Table Mountain from Robben Island
A view of Table Mountain from Robben Island. This would make a great spot for a braai I think.
