V and A Waterfront Marina, Capetown, SA

Much has happened since our return from Namibia. We left the Royal cape yacht Club and we are now at the V and A waterfront marina and it's a much better place. The howling Southeasters are blocked by the high rise buildings and there is no swell or other problems here except for the local seal colony who hang out on the pontoons and make a lot of noise and sometimes leave special presents. Only goes to show nothing is ever perfect but the V and A is a great improvement.
We were unable to extend our visas upon our return to SA so once our current 90 days are up the admiral and I will go back to the UK to see new baby Genevieve. She will stay until March and I will return to SA later in February to get the boat ready for the Atlantic voyage on April 1.
Our friends David and Marian from Kilkea II are here and we just spent a pleasant weekend in Stellenbosch and Franschhoek with them. Our new cockpit cushions have arrived and very comfortable they are too.
Days are spent wandering around Capetown and doing boat chores. It's a tough job but someone has to do it.

Wedding anniversary dinner at the Cape Grace Hotel

View of table mountain from the company gardens

The oldest synagogue is Capetown

The road to nowhere. Downtown Capetown