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False Bay drive – Western Cape South Africa

False Bay R44 North Western Cape South Africa

Even with the wind blowing I thoroughly enjoyed False Bay drive from east to west with many stops along the way.

Clouds over mountains R44 North Western Cape South Africa

The rock lined roadway reminded me of several historic roads I’ve traveled in the western states like Highway 1 along the Pacific coast.

False Bay R44 North Western Cape South Africa

Kogelburg Biosphere Reserve

False Bay R44 North Western Cape South Africa

Plenty of wide places to pull off “Jack’s” road and just enjoy the view or small parks with picnic facilities.

Rain clouds over False Bay R44 North Western Cape South Africa

So nice to see almost all of the False Bay coast starting on the east, following around the north including a little unexpected detour through a shopping mall parking lot near Somerset West.

False Bay R310 South Cape Pennisula South Africa

Then the west with more beach stops.

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Sunset in Hermanus South Africa

Sunset from Anchor's Rest B&B Hermanus Western Cape South Africa

After a full day of celebrating my birthday I returned to Anchor’s Rest B&B just before sunset in Hermanus.

Sunset over coastal trail Hermanus Western Cape South Africa

My host had told me about a coast trail I could easily access a block away.

Bench where sunset pics were taken Walker Bay Hermanus Western Cape South Africa

I found a bench overlooking the bay.

Moon & sunset Walker Bay Hermanus Western Cape South Africa

It was wonderful to just sit quietly and reflect on my journey so far. Here I was, sitting in South Africa, a dream come true.

Sunset Walker Bay Hermanus Western Cape South Africa

The following day I would drive to the Cape of Good Hope.

 

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Grotto Beach Hermanus South Africa

Grotto Beach Hermanus Western Cape South Africa

After exploring the whale museum and shopping for my birthday until I knew I’d better stop, I drove out of downtown Hermanus a short ways and found a sign pointing toward Grotto Beach.

Grotto Beach Hermanus Western Cape South Africa

It was so peaceful to walk along the beach with very few others around.

Seagull Grotto Beach Hermanus Western Cape South Africa

Listening to the waves, smelling the sea, feeling a breeze, looking at life and gathering shells.Grotto Beach Hermanus Western Cape South Africa

I’ve always considered birthdays to be special, a day to do whatever you choose. Definitely not work. I once had to quit a job  to get my birthday off, after a two week notice of course. Nice that I work summers now so I don’t have to do that again.Grotto Beach Hermanus Western Cape South Africa

I returned to Anchors Rest via a grocery store where I bought dinner and sweet treats. Then walked to the coast trail and watched the sun set over Walker Bay.

Mountain view from Grotto Beach Hermanus Western Cape South Africa

My journey was way too quickly coming to an end and the next day I’d be heading to the Cape of Good Hope.

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