After laving Cape Town we spent a few days in Simmons Town which is sandwiched between the ocean and a mountain range. So, I took Jill out for a day hiking. We started out well enough wandering on sidewalks up the mountain and then on a small foot path after the sidewalks ended.


We came across a series of cable car towers that had long since fallen out of use. There was, however, a small foot path leading by these towers that lead clear to the top of the mountain. So, I convinced Jill to summit the mountain which looked like a bout a 2 hour climb. After about an hour into the climb we were towering above Simmons Town on a near vertical path of loose rock all among prickly cactuses and long drops.

When Jill thought we absolutely had to turn around I first scouted ahead for five minutes and found a grand stone stair case intersecting our scrubby trail. Once Jill and I got onto the staircase we quickly made it to the top of the mountain and back down safely!

Other activities in Simons Town:
Playing with penguins.
























Sliding down railings.

And enjoying the Beach.

'Till next time,
--Andrej