We woke again to rain. We had to remind ourselves that we are on holiday in Africa in their summer and not on holiday in Scotland or Ireland. But without a doubt the scenery is beautiful in the rain. This is an our last morning in Hermanus. Our next stop is the most southern point in Africa - Cape L’Agulhas. This is the point where the Indian and Atlantic Oceans meet.
As we drive out of Hermanus, the temperature gauge shows 18 degrees C, which may seem a nice temperature, but only a few days ago we were struggling with the 30+ degree temperatures in Franschhoek. We fill the car with petrol and start on our 130 km journey in the pouring rain.
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As we drove across country the weather continuously changed; warm and cold, rain and sunshine. As we approached Cape L’Agulhas we met driving rain. The wind was coming straight at us from the ocean. The town felt like a remote seaside town in the UK. Weather worn and barren. We are at the most southernly point in Africa, the next land after the Ocean is Antartica.
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| Cape L’Agulhas Lighthouse |
About a km outside the town is a marker showing the point where the two oceans collide. In calm conditions, which according to the locals do happen, you can see the contrasting colours of the two waters creating a clear line in the water. I don’t think we will be experiencing this.
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And every seaside town needs a good pub. L’Agulhas is no exception. This is our current local.
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