Arniston is also known as Waenhuiskrans, due to a huge cave
that can house a wagon and oxen. It was
later named after a ship that ran onto the rocks at Waenhuiskrans in May 1815. Only six of the 378 souls aboard survived.
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| Arniston |
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| White houses of Arniston |
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| Blue skies of Arniston |
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| Otter beach |
It is a lovely little town, think white plastered houses and whiter than white soft sandy beaches. It was difficult to find something to eat that was affordable though. It might be best to stock up at Bredasdorp as the tiny shop behind the hotel is really only for basics.
We camped at the Arniston Caravan Park that offers grassy stands in the shade of trees.
The next day we camped at Agulhas. It has a much smaller camping site, but has a
tidal pool nearby that offers safe bathing.
There are many options of restaurants at Agulhas, with the best fish and
chips at L’Agulhas Seafoods!
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| Struisbaai harbour |
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| Fishermen leaving |
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| Struisbaai fishing boats |
Struisbaai is very windy, so I decided not to risk
camping there. The harbour at Struisbaai
stays a favourite though. I love
watching the fishermen launching their boats that look so small against the
mighty ocean. They always have a joke
and friendly wave as they set of for a night of fishing.
The lighthouse and southern most point of Africa and point where
the two oceans meet, deserves a visit off course in Agulhas.
