THE CAPE POINT NATURE RESERVE EXPERIENCE
The 26th of September 2013, a day many of the students enthusiastically waited for. It was the trip to the Cape Point Nature Reserve and the excitement was overwhelming. Many could not wait to get there because the only place that they knew Cape Point from was on their television set, including myself. We took off with our demonstrators, practical presenters, tutors and lecturers to one the world famous heritage sites, the Cape Point Nature Reserve. The trip was about two hours long and along the way the weather never promised any sunshine which was one of the reasons that made me reluctant to leave but the was no turning back, all roads led to Cape Point.
We arrived to the Cape Point and OMG! what a huge place I thought to myself, the ocean was out of this world and the mountains where just magnificently beautiful. On may way to the light house I had the opportunity to meet or see cute little baboons, I call the the ''BIG GUYS OF THE WILD''. I will not lie, I was scared, the thought of having to experience a baboon jump over my head did not seat well with me so I no option but to behavior and respect the " BIG GUYS OF THE WILD''.
The journey to the top of the mountain was an interesting one but the wind interfered though, it was very strong and I felt light, I also most thought it was going to blow me straight into the ocean but the God it did not, I reached the top, yes the light house, I was there with my dear friend Esihle and we signed our names, my goodness what an experience. My ears were hurting but I guess it was worth it. One has to be there to fully experience how it feels to be at the tip of our beautiful continent, Africa.
My highlight of the trip was definitely the Cape of Good Hope, I love every this about the place. The fresh air of the ocean, the birds and the sea. I was at peace, my body and mind were just transformed in the most amazing way that I can not find words to describe. I could feel the interaction of the thousands of species in the reserve and the water splashing against the stones and the mountain walls, I was beautiful and the feeling of being in the Cape of Good Hope was really hard to put down on paper, one definitely needs to experience it first hand to understand.
The trip was an amazing experience, it made me appreciate the beauty of our nation and how blessed we are to have all this in our own country. My perspective of the outdoors has changed, I believe now I am going to start going out more on field trips of this nature, just to observe and enjoy what mother nature provides.
