We took a trip by train (Metro Rail) from Capetown to Fish Hoek on False Bay. The water was beautiful shades of blue and aqua. We saw a small fishing boat come into shore dragging the net and then closing it up into a circle. Several people on the beach, including small children, helped drag the main line into shore. We ate delicious calamari, hake and chips (french fries) there. The calamari is deep fat fried and very tender, unlike the calamari I've tried here.
We then boarded a City to City bus which took us to Simons Town and a taxi took us the rest of the way to Boulders Beach. We saw African penguins in their natural habitat. They are evidently used to people being around them as they didn't run away.
We returned to Fish Hoek, took the train to the next stop, Kalk Bay, where Gene wanted me to try some of the delicious ice cream sold across the street from the station. He was right - it was delicious. We met a lady who was visiting her son in Muizenberg and we chatted while waiting for the next train. She is originally from Boston and now lives in Wisconsin.
Our next "small world encounter" came as we neared our destination of Capetown. Gene took a picture of Table Mountain and I was telling the gentleman sitting across from me that we don't have mountains in Florida. A young student asked where we were from and to our reply of "Ocala", he said "No way - I'm from Melrose." (This is near Gainesville) He and 3 other students are studying at the university in Capetown for a year.
The next day (Tuesday) we walked down to the Castle of Good Hope and took the tour. It was built by the Dutch from 1666 - 1679. The British took it over, then the Dutch again, then the British again until it became the possession of South Africa in 1928.
Gene started the "practice pack" on Tuesday evening. We bought another small carry on suitcase to hold all our treasures we've bought. Gene has an amazing talent for packing twice as much into a space as I can. I gladly leave that task to him.
That's all for now. Will be back later.
God's blessings to all.
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