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Gretta's Beach?? Nope Gordon's Bay! But I love the idea... |
For the first real weekend in South Africa, I have decided to experience the Whale Coast between Cape Town and Hermanus. First stop Gordon's Bay, a beautiful bay tucked into the mountains.
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The Beach in Gordon's Bay |
From Gordon's Bay, I continued along the rocky coast. The Atlantic to your right and the mountains directly to the left. An amazing view the entire ride, especially with the wildflowers in bloom!
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The winding road less traveled |
Next stop was Betty's Baai and the penguin colony at Stony Point. While I have seen the penguins at Bolder's Beach, the scenery at Stony Point is much more dramatic.
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Waves Breaking at Stony Point |
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Stony Point Jackass Penguin |
Driving on toward Hermanus there were signs for whale watching in Kleinmound, so I stopped. And saw my first Southern Right Whale.
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My first whale sighting |
I finally arrived in Hermanus. Home of the whale crier, who signals whale sightings with a kelp horn.
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Two more Southern Right Whales |
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Kids playing in the fountain at Hermanus |
On the way home the sunset was so spectacular, I just had to stop at Gordon's Bay again.
The whale coast was well worth the trip!
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