Kirstenbosch Gardens

Kirstenbosch Gardens is one of my favorite places in the Cape.  Absolutely amazing.  I spent an entire day here admiring all the various species of flora.  By far one of the best gardens I have ever experienced.  This should be a top priority for anyone visiting this region.  No to be missed.  If you can time it to make a show in the amphitheater, even better.

http://www.sanbi.org/gardens/kirstenbosch

Cape Town & Surrounding Areas May 7-15

Fantastic place.  Enjoying the restaurants and beaches.  Beautiful sunsets.

Safari Day 56 - Cape Town

Made it.  :)  After two months on the road I am finally in a proper city with all the essentials, I have been missing. Checked into the Daddy Long Legs self catered apartment for five days.  The place is nice enough, but it is right on Long Street, which gets fairly loud at night.  I moved to one of the apartments off the street, which worked out a bit better.  Not sure if I would stay there again because some money was missing from my room after the clean up lady came by.  I mentioned it to management,but they said there was nothing they could do.   With that said Cape Town is a wonderful  city.  By far the best city I have been to in Africa so far.

Safari Day 55 - Cedarberg (wine country)

Cool night, stayed at a winery.  We got to tour the grounds and wine taste.  Great last night before heading into Cape Town.  Picked up about 6 bottles for the upcoming weeks in SA.

Safari Day 53 - Orange River South Africa

Finally made it to South Africa, in the home stretch.  Stayed at a camp on the Orange River (border between South Africa and Namibia).  It'a bit hot here, trying to escape the heat.

Safari Day 52 - Fish River Canyon

Fish river canyon.  The canyons were not so spectacular after seeing the Grand Canyon, but it was nice at sunset.

Safari Day 51 - Drive thru the desert to Dune 45

Stopped off in a small town, another German bakery.  I think the German dude was getting high on his on supply.. Must admit his apple pie was tasty.