Saturday
Dear Elsie
We live in the most beautiful city in the world. Today we got to enjoy it from the mountain, but my my my, it stretched us. We went with the Ramblers – a hiking group. I thought it would be ‘slow’ but it turns out some of those people can move it! 12km, 21000 steps. It was from Rhodes Memorial up to the Kings Blockhouse, along the contour path with an excursion to Woodstock Cave. Back down to the contour path, all the way round to Table Mountain, under the cable car and back to the road where we had a car parked.
The start –
Where we were headed…
It is a gruelling uphill slog to get there…
Almost there…
And we all happy to pull up some grass..
We walked along the Contour path until, those who were up for it, took the detour to Woodstock Cave…
It meant another mountain to climb.
Approaching Woodstock cave…
It was a little scramble but soon we were there, in time for Saturday morning Church at Woodstock Cave.
The view is amazing from inside…
Back down to the contour path…
Bye Woodstock Cave…(I don’t know what the cave to the right is)
Then it was round to the city…the Lion – head and rump…
Table Mountain looming above…
With a couple of breaks, one in the shade…
From there, we broke away from the group of 26, excused ourselves and went on with another couple Julie and Andrew. They had given us a lift from the parking on Table Mountain Rd to Rhodes Memorial, so we were going to lift them back. They had an appointment, so chose to go on ahead. Julie was like a gazelle and dashed along the rocky contour path with ease and grace. A woman easily in her mid 50s, it was hard to keep up with her. I did manage to snap a few pictures (good excuse to please stop!)
Cable car above…
And finally we got to this spot…and, shortly afterwards took a path down to the road.
What an amazing hike. I think I’d like to to the Table Mountain contour path again, but a short route. It doesn’t have to be 12km. We could go up under the Cable Car, turn left towards Platteklip gorge, walk for a bit and then walk down to Table Mountain Rd. Nice one to go on with Julian.
Got my steps for yesterday and today.
Proverbs 3:5-6 are well known. The verses that follow Proverbs 3:7-8
Do not be wise in your own eyes; fear the Lord and shun evil. This will bring health your body and nourishment to your bones.
It’s not about now – we are only passing through.
Keep the smile going.
God bless you.
In His Grip,
Gran xx 🙂