The different moods of Table

Mountain

One of the most amazing things about Cape Town is the variety of weather conditions that can occur at the same time in such a small area. This variety is of course caused by the great lump of rock called Table Mountain that dominates our skyline.

On Sunday on the Kirstenbosch (East) side of the mountain we awoke to a glorious day. Clear skies, bright sunshine and very little wind. Needing some exercise we set off for a walk in the Silvermine region of Table Mountain.

A beautiful day over False Bay.

 From the top of the Constantiaberg we looked over onto the Western side of the mountain and saw a huge cloudbank moving ominously over the land.

The clouds moving in over Hout Bay

We continued our hike down Blackburn Ravine and along the contour to  Chapmans Peak. All the time with the shadow of the clouds getting closer. From Chapmans Peak we climbed back past Noordhoek Peak and back into Silvermine. On that side of the mountain you would still have no idea of the approaching rain.

Getting closer!