Day 9

Following Municipal Election day in South Africa (5/18) and the first day of student internships (5/19), we boarded our bus for a trip down the peninsula to Cape Point. Our first stop was Maiden's Beach on the Atlantic Coast, followed by lunch at Mariner's Wharf at Hout Bay. Then we took a scenic drive along Chapman's Peak Road to the Cape. Along the way we spotted ostriches, but no baboons! The weather was perfect for our hike to the lighthouse at the point. Then we drove along the False Bay side of the peninsula to Boulders Beach and a visit to the penguins. Delicious gelato brought closure to an almost perfect day!