Hi everyone, Birkenhead House is unbelievable! Also, the weather today is gorgeous. We arrived here yesterday at around noon. Had a nice lunch, then went to two wineries. Last night's dinner was very good. We were up bright and early today for the shark excursion. The weather couldn't have been better. We saw a number of sharks and Ken has some great shots and I have a few good ones also. The guide said it was the best day in weeks. Calm seas and warm. Then after a couple of hours with the sharks, we took the boat to an island with hundreds of fur seals. Smelly, but terrific. Ngaire said it rivaled Antarctica. Then back to BHH for a lunch outside by the pools and fountains. Our suite looks out into the bay and we can literally seas whales playing in the distance from bed! You see the whales constantly out in the bay. They stay at the surface, but don't dive as in Alaska. They're right whales. The cliffs and paths are beautiful. We went for a walk after lunch along one of them. Gail and I just want to stay here and then go to the camps, but alas, we're going to have to pack tonight for the return trip to Cape Town. The Radisson there is very nice, but little can compare to this place. Our first full day in Cape Town had very changeable weather so we didn't go to Table Mt. We should have a lot more opportunities when we get back. Anyway, since I knew a lot of you wanted to know about this place, I wanted to post. Now, I've got to get ready for my massage. It's a rough life!
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Eugene
