Those are some boulders!

Monday we knew the sun would be around for one more day- it seemed the day to head to the point.  We were waylaid a little as Frank had to go to the local walk in clinic as he has some find of infection in his foot- the doc was awesome gave him and antibiotic and sent him on his way.  Then we were southbound- first stop was Simonstown and Boulders beach.  We drove the 25 minutes or so down the coast enjoying the mountain and ocean views along the way.  We arrived at the Penguin viewing beach which is just a little before the boulders beach I know.  We paid our R240 and entered the boardwalk to see the penguins- they were all over- so cute.  These little guys are indigenous to South African - the only ones in the world that live and breed here.  They were the cutest to watch, waddling along on land and when they get to the ocean the dive in and are so agile.  We saw hundreds of these along the beach, the upper walkway had a lot of nests and the grey fuzzy ones all over (they stick though!). We could have spent all day a this beach- but we had lots to see- so we headed up to car and down the road to he boulders I know.  Once again they now charge admission for this beach as the penguins live here too- but we luckily didn't have to pay twice.  This is truly one of the most gorgeous beaches I have ever been to- the stunning blue, green ocean and HUGE boulders- wonder how they got here.  I even dipped my feet in the ocean- remembering how cold it used to be, I was surprised that it was actually a little warmer than Oregon! The girls could have climbed these rocks forever- but we had another 30 minutes or so to drive to the southern tip.
We drove the 30 minutes to the Cape Point entrance (once again paid our fee) and were on the 20 minute road to the point.  Of course there was a stoppage for roadwork- this is winter here and the Tim of year that they do all their roadwork as the roads are not as busy. Driving to the point we saw all these signs for the baboons- beware, don't feed etc.  Frank was a little freaked out :)
At the point we parked and caught the funicular up to the light house- it was 1:30 by this time- where does the time go?  At the top we admired the view of the tip of Africa- or the most South Eastern point anyway- so beautiful and glad we are here on a sunny day.  We decided to walk down and there were all kind of baboons preening on the way down- the babies are so cute, but the adults are on the look out for food you might have.  At the bottom we were all a little hungry, so thought we would grab a small bite at the cafe down below- luck was not on our side as we ordered, but were waiting for our food behind and entire rugby team- it too forever!
After the point we were north bound to Cape Town, but via Chapmans Peak- one of the most gorgeous drives in the world.  We hugged that road as it is very narrow, they have even carved some of the road into the Rock-  but the views were stunning. At the peak we could see Hout Bay on the other side.  At the end of the road was a toll, we paid and then we were off to Hout Bay in search of fish and chips.  We found Fish on the Rocks, which was supposed to be the best - unfortunately it stuck at the restaurant- so we ordered and went down the road and ate in the car- it was not bad!
Back to Cape Town and the apartment- exhausted.  We had a chill night at the apartment and early to bed.