Cape Agulhas

It is the geographic southern tip of Africa and the official dividing point between the Atlantic and Indian oceans.

We were actually staying at the, very nice, backpackers in Struis Bay 3 miles away. The backpackers was very colourful and the remnants of the world cup football could be seen – hence the flags.

    

In the town of Bredasdorp en route to Struis Bay was a very interesting Shipwreck Museum. We were particularly interested in the Swedish plate money and some of the bottles found in the wrecks.

             

Struis Bay (Struisbaai) is an old fishing village which for many years had a beautiful natural harbour. Some development has taken place since then but Struis Bay is still relatively untouched. Many fishermen still live here, but it is now better known for its leisure activities.

Four o’clock in the afternoon was the time many people wandered down to the harbour to watch the boats come. There was lots of activity, yelling and shouting, but all in good fun.

On the left a chap had caught a Red Steenbras (27.5 kilos) the bait had been the little silver fish –  look at his back where a chunk has been taken out.                                          Struis Bay harbour.

 

With the fishermen came these stingrays. One of them measures 2 metres across. We were told, but didn’t witness, that you could hand feed them. I didn’t volunteer.

Everyone in this area visits the southernmost point in Africa and also the dividing line between the Indian and Atlantic Oceans. En route we spotted this sky which we we thought was going to bring some bad weather, but it all passed over. Nice house though.                              Sue and I at the dividing line – this is our second visit.

 

Cape Agulhas lighthouse and museum. The museum has lots of information on the light itself and other lighthouses around the world. Sue posting the post from the most southerly post box in Africa.

          

Leisure is important to Struis Bay, sport fishing in particular. The boat was on tow and we were following. I like the strap  line for the Tackle Shop.

      

Taking the dog for a walk given a new meaning. This wasn’t a one off, it happened the following day.           Me going for a walk on a busy beach!