Wild Coast…the name suits the coast. The cliffs plunge into the sea, with
waves covered in white because of the wind… In the distance we see a whale, they are
migrating. Have you heard of the great Sardine run? It is comparable to the
great migration in West Africa only it happens under water. The sardines
migrate up the coast, followed by predators such as dolphins (they are the ones
rounding up the sardines!), sharks, even birds who hope to feed on the huge
amount of fish available. Trekking along the coast is a good way to explore the
surroundings. The first day we walk West to some caves and a nice cliff where
we can jump off into the water. The second day we walk in the other direction
to the hole in the wall. Our guide explains about different plants, some are even
deadly. Elodie cuts off a piece of an Aloe and I taste the bitterness of the
juice. They use this juice to stop babies from breastfeeding. I understand why,
the taste stays for more than an hour! After some swimming our guide makes
toasts on a fire with a two-sided grill – delicious!
photos Coffee Bay
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