When Table Mountain has clouds on top, the locals say it is wearing a tablecloth.
We were here sixteen years ago and couldn't go up to the top because of wind. We were thrilled to be able to go up this time. The cable car floor revolves so you can stand in one place and get a 360 degree view. It's a good way for everyone to get a good view.
Chuck was happy to check out the cables to make sure they looked solid and secure.
We didn't expect there to be rocks and hills and so much greenery on top. I guess we had imagined it as flat and deserted. But it was very wet on top and it rained for a while.
Even with the misty clouds, the view was spectacular.
Down in Cape Town it was relatively warm, but up on top of Table Mountain it was downright cold. We were glad to find a warm fireplace to thaw out for a few minutes.
The waterfront where we stayed was to the left in the photo. What a view!
The weather could change rapidly. The rain cleared and the sun came out for minutes at a time. That also made the view that much more clear for us.
Going back down the cable car, we were trying to decide if we should do the hike to the top of Lions Head. We only had to walk over to it on the roads and then climb to the top - all in about 3 hours. We decided against it and got back on the Red Bus for the ride back to the water front.
After going past Lions Head, the bus drove us down into the beautiful resort town of Camps Bay. The mountains in the back are called the Twelve Apostles, although there are supposedly about 17 of the peaks. What a place!
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