Experiencing Cape Point
As students
of LFS 151, we recently embarked on an excursion. Last week, September 23rd
2014 we made a day of exploring Cape Point.
We then
visited the point. We decided to climb the cliff to get a greater view of the
point. The climb was enjoyable as was the view. The winds picked up and we
quickly retreated off the cliff. We enjoyed some time spent on the rocky
shores.
Our last
stop was the light house. As we got off the bus we took one look at the steep
steps awaiting us and decided then and there that we would be taking the vernacular
cable car. We had just come from the mini hike. However we decided to join our
peers on the walk. The scenery from this climb was beautiful. The little beach
which lies just to the side of the point is breath taking. We soon reached the
top of the slope and then climbed the few stairs, once at the top of the
lighthouse we admired the view and took numerous photographs. We spent some
time here and completed the worksheet. On or way back down the slope three of
us swear to have escaped a near death experience with a sake on the reserve. As
we made the walk down from the light house we heard a loud hiss, and turned to
our side, a snake was slithering out of the bushes beside us. And with that
sight all three of us in unison had jumped to the far opposite side of the path
and had together whilst shouting sprinted a far distance ahead. Only then did
we dare look back. The snake had come out onto the path but was now far behind
us. We then continued our walk back to the bus at a more brisk pace and in the center
of the path, away from the bushes.
Once back at
the bus we had a quick lunch and ensured that our worksheets were completed. We
then began the journey back to campus. After a long hour on the bus we were
back at UWC.The excursion was a great experience which I personally enjoyed. It enriched our studies regarding plant and animal life and allowed for us to grasp the practical side of life science. The excursion allowed us to experience Cape Point in all its aspects. We also gained greater insight into Cape Towns nature reserves and biodiversity conservation.
