Worldly Wanders #2 - Boulders Beach, South Africa
Still hanging around the whole Kalk Bay / Fish Hoek / Simon’s Town area - It’s absolutely breathtaking here!!
I stumbled upon a little gem just outside Simon’s Town called Boulders Beach. It’s a secluded beach between granite boulders (hence the name, Boulders Beach).
A large colony of African penguins are found here which makes this quite the tourist attraction! I must admit - there weren’t too may South African tourists here, mainly foreigners. Makes you feel like you’re in another country ;)
Two breeding pairs of African penguins settled here in 1982. This area is right in the middle of a residential area and provides natural protection for the penguins. Since 1982 the colony has now grown to about 3 000!
Kudos to everyone involved in this project.
There is also a small, but absolutely stunning swimming beach right next to the penguins. Definitely a great place for a quick dip in the ocean.
On the way back to the car I happened to spot this little beauty - a Mercedes-Benz 190SL from the late ‘50s. Not too often that you spot one of these, especially in this condition.
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Equipment used:
Canon 6D
Canon EF 24-105mm f/4 L IS USM
Amazing photography.....following you.
So kind of you @theia7 - really appreciate it :)
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Awesomeness :)
A fellow Saffa. You live in WP? :) Great photos! @cheeto.blue
Mzanzi!!! :)
Nope, actually love a lot more up north - Limpopo to be exact ;)
Nice pictures, African rock penguins are so cute! I've seen some at a zoo near me.
Awesome!! Even better in the wild - if you ever get the chance ;)
These are stunning views and a beautiful environment. And, the Mercedes-Benz 190SL is dope :)
Amazing how many awesome places there are in this world. Yip, was super excited to see the 190SL ;)
nice pic
Thanks @gorg303
Beautiful beach!
Thanks - loved that beach. I'm swimming there next time :)
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It is breathtaking just like you said! I love the penguins! Followed!🐦🐦
Thanks so much :)
Lovely shots. Do you have more close-ups of those penguins?
Sorry, no, only ones I took :)
You have to go back, we want more penguins 🐧🐧🐧
Haha!!!
I'm hoping to make it to the Two Oceans Aquarium - will see if I get some there :)