Simons Town & a Drive to Hout Bay

Did a bit of exploring today before & after my dive. Visited Boulders Beach to see my Penguins, then went for a dive, then cruised Simons Town for a bit. I then embarked on the journey across Chapmans Pass. It is said to be one of the most beautiful drives in the world... I second that. The diversity in texture, colors, and the contrast of rock & sea in the area is overwhelming. It's an incredible place I've landed in!

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Boulders Beach, Simons Town, SA Home of the African Penguins! A protected colony of Penguins resides here year-round
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Look out. Some Penguin factoids. You cannot help but love these little birds.
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A beautiful little home. Cutie! They used to call them Jackass Penguins because of they way they bray like a donkey. Ah, shucks....
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They did this precious little hunch as they'd enter the water. Darling! Swimmin' with the tail up. Cleaning after a dip.
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Posing. Cruising. Shake a tail feather after a swim
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The entry hunch. Always cleaning. Swim!
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A wiggle and a splash. My Red "go-faster" car at Longs Beach for our dive. Our dive site. Rough day in paradise... and a great little dive.
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Johann drops off our dive flag. A view of Simons Town from the harbor. View looking back over Noordhoek on the GORGEOUS road from Simons Town to Hout Bay.
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Noordhoek Beach. Just beautiful! Under pass on Chapman's Pass. Not traveled much due to rockslides... "Protection" from rockslides? (;
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Chapmans Pass is touted as one of the worlds most beautiful drives. I have to agree! One side of Hout Bay from Chapman's pass.
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Hout Bay... my favorite spot so far in SA. Shadows and texture. Looking back at the Pass where I just drove.
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Hout Bay Beach. Paragliders as I headed for home over Lions Head. I stopped at Camps Bay beach to take some shots!
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Splash at Camp's Bay. Sky Confetti. Graceful and brave... in my humble opinion.

Simons Town & Hout Bay, South Africa
Photos property of Sonya L. Tittle



Last updated: 11/20/04