Peninsula Tour

This weekend was so great I don't even know where to begin! "Let's start at the very beginning. That's a very good place to start. When we count we begin with 1,2,3 and when we sing we begin with Do Re Mi!"Well on Friday, we took a tour of the entire peninsula of the Cape. It was "very nice" as the Africans say. We got on a big charter bus and took off through the city first. Our tour guide had been greatly affected by apartheid and he told us all about his life story, which was great testimony to the devastating effects it had on the people. We got to then see all the main government buildings as well as few culture landmarks throughout the town. My favorite part was when we left the city and started up through the beautiful mountains where I could just bask in the beauty of my Creator! I literally have never been in place that is so awe-inspiring. Here are some pictures from the bus:

But wait...it gets better! We drove all the way to coast and played with PENGUINS!!! African penguins!!! I know, it was pretty kool. And Dad, you'll appreciate this. Before they were deemed "African" penguins they were known as the jackass penguins because they honk like donkeys. Isn't that interesting! But anywho, they were literally so cute and I loved getting to see them! One girl in our group literally started crying when we got there because they were so precious haha. Who doesn't love a good penguin now and then?

After the penguins, we ate lunch and headed down to Cape Point where supposedly the Atlantic and Indian Oceans collide. We climbed a mountain up to the lighthouse so we could see and take pictures there. It was so fun! We were cautioned to take all food out of our pockets/bags though for fear of the baboons because apparently they will attack if they smell a hint of sweets. Luckily, we didn't see any baboons and we made it up and down beautifully! On the way down we saw a gorgeous rainbow that radiated the glory of my God and I couldn't help but remember the promise between God and his people after the flood. It was a beautiful moment!