Simon says.....

Today we went to Simons town and Cape Point. We rented a car and drove there with our roommate in the hostel Cedric from Belgium- who so very nicely agreed to drive the car since me and Val were both afraid to drive on the other side of the road. In Simons town we wandered around and had a very nice breakfast in a local coffee shop before heading down to see... PENGUINS! It was a.maz.ing. We could have reached out and touched most of them. They are currently on the endangered species list and there were signs all around boulder beach to warn you to check under your car for penguins before you drive off. We sent a few hours walking a small trail and looking for penguins before heading out to cape of good hope national park. We drove out the the base of the historical lighthouse before walking up. It was suuuuuper windy but the views were incredible. We got a good view of cape of good hope which is where is the Flying Dutchman was made famous after sinking on the reefs just off the cape. Cape point is very nearly the most southern point of Africa. It was a wonderful day of exploring and we are currently getting ready for shark cage diving tomorrow morning- I am so nervous/ excited! Can't wait to tell you guys all about it!

PS: I also got to see my niece today on Skype and hear all about her through my two year old nephew and nothing could have made the day any sweeter.