Lalapanzi

We left Hermanus this morning and got to Lalapanzi Lodge about 5 pm. This place is real luxury with white robes in the closet and a bottle of wine chilling in the frig.Too bad we only stay one night but the last place we stay is also supposed to be great. Hermanus is known for whale sightings.When we got there on Friday and walked down to the shore, there were about 6 Southern Right whales relaxing and then cavorting about. We continued to watch them through dinner where we feasted on giant prawns.Saturday AM we went whale watching in a boat and saw several but not really any closer than we had seen them the night before.This whale is endangered, with less than 500 left in the world. They will be leaving this month to feed in Antarctica.

Saturday was market day so we were able to get in some shopping before going to Cape Argulis where the Indian Ocean meets the Atlantic. It was a beautiful drive through vineyards and wheat fields.On our way here today four of us stopped off at the Klein River for a three hour kayak paddle where we saw lots of birds.My wrists and shoulders are sore.

The weather has cooperated and everywhere we have been has been lovely.