More from the Cape

Another busy day filled with adventures! We rode up to a large granite pluton similar to Stone Mountain though this one was of volcanic origin. Along with beautiful birds, such as the malachite sun-catcher, we saw new species of antelope, bonebok and blessbok. Most of the antelopes end in bok.

The big adventure was a three hour lunch at Speir winery where we feasted on all kinds of native fare, three kinds of fish, salads, tables laden with fruits and desserts. Many of the people there ate, reclined on couches to rest and drink wine and then ate again. We just ate once. I tried a venison that was very tender and lean. Since there are no deer here, I knew it was an antelope, either kudu or impala.My favorite fish from around here is snoek, pronounced " snook".

I can understand why our trip leaders loved this area so much when they lived here.With a beautiful coast in front of us and mountains behind us, what more could you ask for?

There are still shanty towns and poverty but most of these squatters are from other countries trying to get work in South Africa.The government has improved housing a lot since the days of aparteid, but there are poor people as there are everywhere.The government tries to provide jobs for as many people as possible and the people seem to be very pleased to have jobs and take great pains to provide service.I've seen no workers with attitudes here.

Tonight we plan to go up to Signal Hill for the sunset.

Cheers!