Today, we got up and decided to go out and adventure around the local area. We headed south, out by the University where President Obama will give his speech today and continued south to Steenberg Vineyard. Unfortunately on weekends, they do not do any tours, just tastings. It was a little early for a tasting, but we walked around to see the grounds. The kids were really interested in the grape vines. You could tell it wasn't what they were expecting.
A you tube video of Steenberg Pino Harvest 2008. Steenberg Pinto Harvest
After we left the vineyard, we headed over the mountain pass to Noordhoek Beach. It is winter time in South Africa, so the beach is empty however it goes on forever or about 8 km. As we headed back towards Cape Town, we crossed Chapman's Peak Road (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chapman's_Peak) . It a toll road now since it was fixed a few years ago to protect motorist from falling rocks.
Pictures from the bay from Chapman's Peak town of Hout Bay!
The beach at Hout's Bay.
Ocean crashing over the rocks!
E & Y and KMPG are present in Cape Town...
The Westin sponsored "Mandela Day Library"!
Lot's of security around with Mr. Obama in town.
Maybe it is because the minions came from North America...here on stage at the Wharf to advertise the release in South Africa on Wednesday!
Real estate in Campus Bay is pricy...here is a link to "REEFF" property management company. Prices are comparable to West Palm Beach, FL.
Real Estate in Campus Bay, South Africa
We arrived back at the hotel. No Obama sighting yet, however Jacob is on the watch! He has seen military helicopters flying over the bay, a battle ship is in the harbor, and we saw protesters outside the University today as we headed toward the vineyard....but no actual sighting of Barack.
I think we will have room service tonight and an early night. Tomorrow we are headed to Kleinbaai Harbour, Gansbaai. The family is going "SHARK CAGE DIVING" with Sharklady Cage Diving Company (http://www.sharklady.co.za/shark-dive/). We have to be up by 4:30 am to travel to Gansbaai. Jacob really wants to get up close with a great white shark...
A you tube video of Steenberg Pino Harvest 2008. Steenberg Pinto Harvest
Pictures from the bay from Chapman's Peak town of Hout Bay!
The beach at Hout's Bay.
Ocean crashing over the rocks!
E & Y and KMPG are present in Cape Town...
The Westin sponsored "Mandela Day Library"!
Lot's of security around with Mr. Obama in town.
Maybe it is because the minions came from North America...here on stage at the Wharf to advertise the release in South Africa on Wednesday!
Real Estate in Campus Bay, South Africa
We arrived back at the hotel. No Obama sighting yet, however Jacob is on the watch! He has seen military helicopters flying over the bay, a battle ship is in the harbor, and we saw protesters outside the University today as we headed toward the vineyard....but no actual sighting of Barack.
I think we will have room service tonight and an early night. Tomorrow we are headed to Kleinbaai Harbour, Gansbaai. The family is going "SHARK CAGE DIVING" with Sharklady Cage Diving Company (http://www.sharklady.co.za/shark-dive/). We have to be up by 4:30 am to travel to Gansbaai. Jacob really wants to get up close with a great white shark...
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