Cape of Good Hope

Although the Cape of Good Hope is commonly misconceived as the southernmost point of Africa (its actually about 150km east), its breathtaking seascapes are no misconception. Another fallacy – the Cape of Good Hope and Cape Point are actually two different spots – about a kilometer away from eachother.

The area offers a simultaneous view of both the Indian and Atlantic Oceans – a mixture between cold-water and warm-water currents makes for some pretty cool sights.

The drive in.

The end of the world. See the different currents? Turquoise warm water – quite the contrast from the gloomy gray waters of the cold current…

Far from home.

From the point, we headed back towards Capetown through wine country – and on to a safari in Kruger Park!

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Baboonage!

The area of South Africa known as Cape Point is full of beautiful beaches, gorgeous landscapes, tiny towns, and… baboons.

I didn’t believe it when our rental car company told us to leave our doors locked in case baboons tried to get in.

I didn’t believe it when we saw signs all over the road warning not to feed the baboons.

I believed it when we pulled over to take a picture of this:

And, right next to the sign, saw this:

And these:

(See the baby?!)

Luckily, the mama baboon seemed pretty scared of us so it stayed away rather than attacking our car and trying to eat us whole.

Congrats, Africa. You’re a strange place.

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