Thursday 15 January 2015

Walking the trails: Lions Head


One of the things I love about Cape Town is the unpredictable weather. After the sweltering heat of the last few days, today is overcast with a cool breeze.

The destination this morning was Lions Head, at times we had no visibility at all along the contour path walk and then we would round a corner for magnificent views across towards Robben Island, Seapoint and Camps Bay.

The quality of the light and the interplay with the mist was a treat. As was the ochre and rust colours of the brush that was caught in a feld fire among the greenery of the proteas.

I decided to add in the steep access trail to Lions Head once we had finished the contour path, to make it a more strenuous walk. I was breathing heavily but kept the pace and did not stop.

The coffee at Melissa's in Kloof Street was perfect as was the nibble of an orange and date muffin.


  • Walking log: 15th January
Shorter, undulating walk along the contour path around Lions Head. Then the steep ascent to Lions Head to get heart rate up. Great walk in the cool mist. 7.6 km along mountain trails.
Yoga.

Total kilometers to date: 60