Paul, Jonathan and I decided to get together for some flying whilst holidaying with our families along the Southern Cape coast. One of our trips included a stunning coastal flight from Pearly Beach to Stillbaai, a very scenic route which took us around Cape Agulhas - the southernmost tip of the African continent, where the Indian and Atlantic oceans meet.
Flying along Pearly Beach
Paul's Magni at Quoin Point
View from the Magni approaching Cape Agulhas
Cape Agulhas - Southernmost tip of Africa where the Indian and Atlantic Oceans meet!
Cape Agulhas lighthouse - the scene of numerous shipwrecks over the centuries.
Stonewall fish traps - some dating back thousands of years, were built by early inhabitants of the Cape. known as "Strandlopers" to catch fish on the outgoing tides. Some are still in use today.
The popular holiday town of Struisbaai is a favourite for fishermen.
The fishermen's harbour at Struisbaai
Stillbaai, situated near the mouth of the Goukou River is another coastal village popular with fisherman and holidaymakers.
Stillbaai airstrip easily visible on the far side of the river.
Paul shutting down as Jonathan executes a flawless crosswind landing in the distance.
Magnis parked after negotiating the stiff crosswind at Stillbaai airstrip.
Gyros over the tip of Africa
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I might be only one of few who experiences this, but just to let you know:
When posting pics that are hosted somewhere else (not included in your original post), I cannot view them at all. It took me a long time to discover why I could not see these.
If it's just me, don't bother. There's just a chance that quite a few experience the same problem and hence this reply.
Keep well,
Henni
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