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The Edge of the World

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Cape Point, South Africa.

So… this is what being on the edge of the world feels like. The knowledge that there is nothing between you and the horizon on the far end. The feeling that you can ride out into the sunset and enjoy miles and miles of clear blue skies and deep blue seas. The realisation that humans are so insignificantly small compared to Mother Nature. It would be the perfect place to sit and relax, to savour the sea breeze and contemplate about life… if not for the boisterous tourist crowd.

Welcome to Cape Point, South Africa, the southwestern-most point of the African continent. Of course, we all know the earth is round and riding out into the sunset will eventually get you to Antarctica. But hey, we could all do with a little bit of imagination sometimes…

Read more about my trip to Cape Point in:
Cape Town Part 1: Table Mountain & the Cape of Good Hope

Cape Town Part 3: The Garden Route

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DECEMBER 2005… This is the epic road trip to take if you are in Cape Town. A near 200 km scenic route tracing the south-eastern coast of South Africa starting from the town of Mossel Bay about 400 km east of Cape Town to Storms River on the other end. Most travellers drive themselves on… Continue reading Cape Town Part 3: The Garden Route

Cape Town Part 2: Groot Constantia & Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens

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DECEMBER 2005… Heading to Cape Town and not tasting the local wine is like visiting Paris and not seeing the Eiffel Tower – you just weren’t there. The South African wine industry is the 9th largest in the world today and goes all the way back to the 17th century. Today, there are over 200… Continue reading Cape Town Part 2: Groot Constantia & Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens

Cape Town Part 1: Table Mountain & the Cape of Good Hope

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DECEMBER 2005… Cape Town, South Africa was the first independent trip of my adult life. Independent meaning making my own plans, spending my own money and taking charge of myself (yes, I had been freeloading on family trips). I must admit that given my leisurely and unadventurous nature today, I might not have made the… Continue reading Cape Town Part 1: Table Mountain & the Cape of Good Hope