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The Western Cape region


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It is really a short hop from Cape Town...

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... to the famous wine region of Stellenbosch. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stellenbosch

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What a mesh...

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... and you can already feel the grapes growing here!

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Following the coastline to the east you´d come to Hermanus, the whale watching capital of South Africa. You can even watch whales from the cliff-tops here. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hermanus

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The southernmost point of Africa is Cape Agulhas...

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... with Arniston being the closest point for a good rest nearby.

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But we continue over Swellendam...

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... towards Heidelberg. Last time I saw a city with that name a castle was looking over the Neckar river...

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From Mossel Bay we turn inlands...

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... towards Oudtshoorn. In former times famous as the world center for ostrich farming, exporting the feathers everywhere. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oudtshoorn 

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1 hour ago, adambar said:

Beautiful captures Gerold! :)

Thank you Adam!

 

13 hours ago, lifejogger said:

Another great tour of South Africa.........  Great shots and thanks for the narrative.

You are welcome, John. No way to travel in real these days, so I grab the atlas & wikipedia and fire up the sim...

 

5 hours ago, TerribleT said:

WOW! I went up the Eastern side first and am still working my way across the centre - so I have the incentive from your post to work my way down the Western side - thank you!

Ah, very good TT! I have to look for your posts, and hope I get some inspiration!

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21 hours ago, Iain Emms said:

Great shots Gerold.

cheers

Iain

Thanks for commenting, Iain!

 

5 hours ago, boetie said:

Superb set Gerold. I enjoyed your trip.

Cheers

Graeme :)

Thank you Graeme. You may guess the direction I am following now...

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