I have been to Cape Town many times, but I’ve never approached it from the sea before. Sea gulls kept pace with the ship as we entered the port.After a quick lunch, we met our TransAfrica Safari guide, Chris McWilliams, and headed off to Kirstenbosch.
This world-famous botanical garden was the backdrop for a very pleasant private tour with Andrew Jacobs, Head of Information Visitor Services. 
We took our time viewing the sculptures and indigenous plants in the magnificent gardens. We also saw ibis and Cape sugarbirds almost close enough to touch. 
From Kirstenbosch we took a scenic drive and stopped in Hout Bay for a seafood dinner in a dockside restaurant called the Lookout Deck. We saw seals in the water just outside but were not fast enough to snap a picture of one. 
It was dark when we arrived back at the ship and stood for one last picture with Chris. He is a 10-year veteran tour guide with a very engaging personality. We have the good fortune of touring with him again two days from now. I’m already looking forward to it.
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