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Today was our last day at Head South Lodge in Cape Town. We left about 1000 after our last delicious breakfast and goodbyes to our wonderful host, Jeff. We took the scenic drive to our next destination, Hermanus. This is the southern most point in Africa where the Atlantic and Indian Oceans meet. We passed by False Bay and Betty’s Bay, stopping to take more pictures of the rocky coastline with its aqua/blue water.We also passed through some small native villages and shanties wondering where the residents worked as so far from a nearby town. There are numerous taxi services that pack people in and serve various areas. Just don’t get in their way when driving in a city!

We arrived at our B & B, Baleria de Hermanus, about 1630 on a misty afternoon. The place was small with just five rooms but delightful with a sitting place around the central small pool. We put on our rain gear and walked the few blocks to the ocean as this area is known for its large number of whales. Despite the dampness and poor visibility, we saw a few almost immediately. There were five to seven whales that seemed to be part of a pod. We heard them blow, saw tails and flippers come out of the water as they rolled over. None of our group had seen such a display when they had been here on prior trips. We ended our evening in another great seafood restaurant that overlooked the sea and we were able to continue watching their antics.

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