The interplay of morning light, a cool breeze, the flat calm sea, a marvellous path and companionship made for a walk to delight in and to remember.The contour path on the western side of Table Mountain, starts at the Kloof Nek parking, passes beneath the Apostles with quite extraordinary views across to Lions Head, Camps Bay and out to sea.
The walk is at about 300m above sea-level, essentially flat until it runs into the Slangolie Ravine, a natural turning point after 5km. Water and an apple and the return walk with its just as impressive vistas.
Natalie shared a line from T S Eliot's Ash Wednesday, 'Teach us to care and not to care'.
I have cared about the preparation and the commitment to my walking this year. The real learning for me will be to get to the 15th August, take my first step of the 301km and to not care, to let go.
- Walking log: 3 May
10 km hike along the Pipe Track Walk on the Camps Bay side of Table Mountain.
Felt good the whole way.
Walking companion: Natalie Uren
Total kilometres to date: 806
