South Africa: Table Mountain
There can be no sight in the world more unmistakeable than this great edifice. Capetown shelters at its foot and as it faces north it was for centuries the first sight of this wonderful country experienced by sailors and travellers from Europe. I cannot view them without wishing to return and can only lament the passing of the Union Castle line leaving visitors the ignominy of air travel. Sit on the right hand side of the aeroplane during the descent to Capetown for the view of a lifetime!
The beach at Bloubergstrand
Whenever I look at this photograph (and the others!) I just long to return to this country which touches the soul. Why is the beach deserted on such a lovely morning? Maybe because it is still the early spring but the temperature is, never-the-less, 25c. How amazing that the entire city of Cape Town lies beneath Table Mountain just waiting to reward visitors with the experience of a lifetime.
Location: Bloubergstrand
Photographer: Robin Barker