Cape Point and Cape of Good Hope


At the bottom of Cape Peninsula is the Cape Point National Park.  Is is a splendid place with lots of scenic views.  On top of the first picture is The Cape of Good Hope. The picture was taken from Cape Point which is obviously higher than the Cape of Good Hope.

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Bessy and Theresa are relaxing after a short climb to the top of the hill at the Cape of Good Hope.  Cape Point is in the background.

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A new lighthouse stands alone at the end of Cape Point.

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This is a great picnic spot.  On the right, a few meters over the cliff was the Atlantic Ocean.  On the left a few meters over the cliff was the Indian Ocean.

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Baboons have invaded the area.  Here is one just after it has stolen some food from a tourist.

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This is a view looking north from the Cape of Good Hope.

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