Yzerfontein

From Bloubergstrand we travelled further north up the west coast to Yzerfontein.

We decided to stay with the Walter family who run a B & B with spectacular views.

This was our room.

And this was our view, which was so good that on our first day, we walked down to the shore and saw a pod of whales playing just off the shore. Sadly no camera!!!!!!!

The neighbours are very friendly and this Mongoose didn’t mind being photographed at all.

On our second day we went to the West Coast Nature Reserve, trekked miles to the purpose built hides, but saw nothing but seagulls!

We did see a pair of falcons hunting just off the road and having watched them for a while even managed to get a picture of one.

To revive our spirits we sought out a pancake shop and soon felt much better.

On the way back we walked on one of the many glorious beaches in the area

and were joined by a flock of Sacred Ibis.

All in all a good day.