Wed/Thur May 7th- 8th - Johannesburg to Capetown - Ocean Princess, Cape ofGood Hope.

Wed May 7th - Johannesburg to Capetown - Ocean Princess

Shanty towns - Capetown

Table Mountain - Capetown

Arriving at the ship - Yey!!

We checked out of the Africa Sky Guest house and flew from Johannesburg to Capetown and were met by our driver Walter who was kind enough to drop by a liquor store so we could pick up some wine and water for the ship. He drove us past the big stadium, huge areas of shanty town and table mountain on our way to the ship. Boarding was the easiest we have ever had and we soon settled in to our aft stateroom #7121. Uneventful afternoon and evening unpacking and exploring the ship, dinner with 4 other passengers who were experienced cruisers. We got some tips and shared stories.
Thur May 8th - Cape of Good Hope and departure

Road hugging the cliffs- great drive

Looking back toward Capetown on way to Cape

Here we are ...

View from Funicular

We took a bus tour to the Cape of Good hope - Cape point! It was about a 2 hour drive, so we had very little time to get the funicular to the top and back down, before leaving for lunch at a large beachfront restaurant. We had 'line fish' and the best calamari we have ever tasted. Straight back to the ship to clear South African immigration for departure. We had dinner with a few people who lived in the states, but were originally from Jamaica... great group. Saw a short comedy show before settling down for the night. 

Cape Point - Cape of Good Hope

Made it to both capes now!!

The Actual Cape of Good Hope... looks lovely

Great walk up and down to Lighthouse

Surprise spotting from Bus on way back down.

Lunch Spot

They served the BEST Calamari ever

View across valley near Capetown