It was normal that before going to Cape Agulhas, we would pass by at the Cape of Good Hope. My husband was also adamant in having his picture taken from this area. Definitely, it was also nearer than going to Cape Agulhas as it was not actually the most southern point of the continent. The trip did not take us very long time.
The Cape was not difficult to find nor to reach it as there were visible panels all the way from Cape Town where we came from. Compared to Cape Agulhas, this place had more tourists when we were there. Perhaps it was due to the common misconception that the Cape of Good Hope was the most southernmost point of the African continent which was what people
believed and therefore, wanted to see. For our part, we had been reading our travel book quite thoroughly especially my husband who planned this long weekend holiday. He knew that the Cape of Good Hope was not what divided the Atlantic and the Indian Oceans.
Definitely, it was prettier in terms of views and sceneries with rugged, unspoilt cliffs. I felt like I was in Europe because there was a cold, strong sea breeze and wind. It did not feel at all that I was in Africa. I was not warmly dressed as well I was actually shivering while posing in front of the panel which indicated Cape of Good Hope. This panel must be the most photographed I ever saw here in Africa. I could not even take ...
