We continue to live aboard at the marina but it's getting mighty chilly now. The water temperature is very cold (10-11°C) which of course, affects conditions inside the boat as the living quarters are primarily below water level.
We've had an offer; one that we turned down as it was far too low but we're still negotiating. This couple want to leave to go cruising this year and need to make a decision soon but there is another couple who are planning on setting off in a year or two's time who are also interested so we wait to see what develops. We are hoping things come to a head sooner rather than later as we wish to get on with the next stage of our adventures while it's still the so-called 'summer' in the northern hemisphere.
Cape Town has been suffering under severe drought conditions for the entire summer and the winter rains hadn't been forthcoming. However, we've just experienced the worst storm in over 40 years! The winds got up to 65 knots (75 mph or 120 kph) so there was a mad rush around the marina battening anything and everything possible. Although it did bring some much needed rain, it was totally iinsufficient to have much of an affect on the dry dams. Sadly, there were a few deaths and many people in the low lying flat areas have been left homeless. The nearby Cape mountain ranges are covered with snow, even parts of Table Mountain. Yup, it's cold!
No sooner did this pass than horrendous fires broke out up the east coast devasting Knysna and Plettenburg Bay. Reports are still coming in of loss of lives, homes, animals etc. Just disastrous! On the positive side, the surrounding communities and businesses are really jumping in with food, clothing, shelter and medical assistance. We just pray that they can get the fires under control and that there are no more lost lives and homes.
I've 'borrowed' a few of these amazing photos as I'm still without a computer and I can't manipulate pics on my iPad. I need to win the lottery so I can afford a new lap top but someone mentioned that you actually have to buy a ticket to be in the running!
Before the storm:
The storm brewing over Skangkop (above) & looking out over Green Point, Cape Town (below)
During:
Kali Bay Harbour
After: Ooooops, False Bay Yacht Club - we can't walk ashore!
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