Back in Ballito there is more time to check out the beaches and surrounding area. The moist sea air and gentle breezes combined with the hot African sun are a pleasure and my lily white skin has turned a golden brown despite ample sunscreen.

The area is home to multiple beaches, some with long stretches of sand, others more rocky. The Indian Ocean is warmer than the Atlantic by the Cape. 

The city of Cape Town has launched a new mobile app called Shark Spotters, here in Ballito there are drumlines or buoys with baited hooks  along with some nets that in theory will keep sharks from entering the beach area, in theory. This is home to great white sharks……think Jaws. Cage diving with sharks is a popular tourist attraction…hmmm…will have to think about that one.

Walking along the beach boardwalk they have little cat houses put in place by the Feline Feral Fund, here they have food water and a blanket to curl up on!

Happy cat!

Weaver bird nests, I need to get closer for a better shot of these cute little yellow birds that make their home in these hanging nests!

A few days to relax in the sun, check out the sights before we head to our next destination.