Sunday, January 9, 2011

kitten's nightgowns???

Jordan I have a feeling I messed that up somehow ;-). 
Yesterday we went to Table Mountain.  The views were unreal and we could see where the world cup was held last year.  We took a taxi to the mountain where our guide told us all the information about the town on the way.  When we got there, we took a cart to the top.  The floor moved in a circle so everyone got to see all of the views on the way up.  It was so awesome!! We took a ton of pictures at the top.  They are a little dark because I am still trying to figure out how my camera works.  When we got back to our hotel we decided to do some shopping.  There are a ton of shops and restaurants within walking distance of our hotel.  When we got back we showered and dressed for dinner. We went to the waterfront for dinner.  I ate ostrich for dinner! We were right on the water and could see seals swimming in the water.  There were pirate ships and party boats docking in front of our restaurant.  When we got back we were informed that we would be picked up at 4:25 AM to go to the shark diving.  We got a 3:45 wake up call, lathered on some lotion and were off to shark diving!  It was seriously so fun! We were driven to a lodge where we were given breakfast and a debriefing on the day’s events. There was a family and a few people our age on the boat.  Mimi and I were veery scared that we were going to get sea sick, but they said the water was the calmest it had been all season.  We were the first boat out to sea.  The guides said that they tried to be the first ones out so that they can pick their spot and so that they can put their chum lines in before anyone else.  Before the guide could finish telling us about how to put on the wetsuits and everything, someone had already spotted a shark jump out of the water and eat a bird! The guides told us this was very rare for the season.  They told us that it could be difficult to see the sharks because the water was very murky and cold.  We were very nervous we were not going to be able to see any sharks or that we wouldn’t be able to see them under water.  Mimi and I were in the second group in the water. There had been a great white shark circling the boat so I took pictures of it above the water.  Once we were in our wetsuits we were thrown right into the water! They said that the water was 11 degrees Celsius.  Once you were in the cage the guides would yell “Down in front!!”  We would hold our breath, grab on to the cage and see the shark swim in front of us!  It was one of the coolest things I have ever done! At one point the shark was so close to the cage and it changed directions to Mimi and I and it showed its teeth! When we got off we met a couple that was from Cincinnati!  Mimi bought the video of our trip and I bought t-shirts! When we got back we stayed by the pool for a little and took at nap.  We got up around 7 and ate at one of the best seafood restaurants in the city.  Tomorrow we are going to take a bus ride around the city and maybe do a sunset cruise!

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  2. AHHH!!!! This sounds so amazing :) I cannot wait to see pictures of the sharks! You two are brave!!! Can't wait to read more.

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  3. Caro,
    Sounds like so much fun already!!! So happy for you, hope you are enjoying it all! be safe, can't wait to read more about your travels!
    love,
    molly

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