False Bay

Photograph by Michael McSweeney

Home to the African Penguins

Boulders Beach in the Western Cape is home to the African Penguins. 

Boulders Beach

Boulders Beach was started in 1983 and one of the very few mainland Penguin colonies.
The sea is great to swim in and the big boulders scattered on the beach provide shade and protection. 

Visiting the Penguins is a fun activity for the whole family, spend some time viewing and learning about the history and importance of conservation of these beautiful African Penguins. 

African Penguins, Boulders Beach

Tip: plan a trip with a few extra hours to spare and visit the small historical town of Simonstown. Simonstown has a lot to offer from whale watching to streets filled with history and heritage. Something you might not know is that their best time is during winter, I know right. Reason being they are part of the few small towns who are North-facing and they surrounded by magnificent mountains so well the rest are wet and windy, Simonstown is perfectly happy in the sun. 
  

Simonstown, Western Cape

If you have never been to Simonstown then I suggest you make a plan to visit this secret town situated between the mountains with magnificent views of the Giants of the Sea, our whales.

Congratulations Cape Town!!!

New York Times has voted Cape Town as one of the Top Ten Hippest Cities in the World.Not only has Table Mountain been added to the 7 Wonders of the World but Cape Town was voted as Design Capital of The World 2014. Pretty impressive!

Cape Town, Western Cape

Cape Town at Night

White Shark Projects

Great White Shark

I'm sure everyone will agree with me... When you look at the beautiful waves and clear blue water of the Ocean somewhere in you mind the horrific image of Jaws pops up. That's exactly my thought pattern.


The White Shark Project came and paid us a visit. We learnt all about Shark Cage Diving and honestly I think I will be jumping into the cage if given the opportunity. 

They offer magnificent opportunities to cage dive with the beasts of the sea. 

Visit their website: www.whitesharkprojects.co.za


The reason it is called The Great White Shark is the white underbelly with the grey top.It is the perfect disguise as the white underbelly blends with the sky and the dark grey blends in with the rocks and water. 

Great White Shark leaping out of water

Did you know?


They can grow up to 6m (18ft). Can you imagine how huge that is?

The Great White Shark does not feed off humans. They mistake humans for Seals that's the reason once it bites, they do not continue to feed as we do not taste good to them.



The Great White Shark has a fingerprint? The Dorsal Fin is unique in each shark. 

My honest opinion when it comes to Sharks, sure they scary and huge but it is a wild animal and should be treated as such.

World Ocean Day

Today is World Ocean Day, the theme for this year is Youth: the Next Wave for Change. 

Source: blueplanetgreenliving.com

 

 

I found this video on the official World Ocean Day website, I think its rather cute. Have a look to see what this day is all about: http://worldoceansday.org/.

I thought it would be fun to add some little facts about the Ocean, its really interesting. Try wrap your mind around this:

> Approximately 71% of the planet's surface is Ocean and Seas. 

> It is the habitat of 230,000 species known to science.

> The largest ocean on Earth is the Pacific Ocean, it covers around 30% of the Earth’s surface.

>The Pacific Ocean is surrounded by the Pacific Ring of Fire, a large number of active volcanoes.

Pretty awesome!!