01 January 2008

The last sunset of 2007

posted by Kerry-Anne
We decided to catch the cable car up Table Mountain last night to watch the last sunset of 2007 from the summit. We were lucky enough to catch the last car up before the sun actually set, and although I've been in the cable car a few times, this was by far the most spectacular trip yet.

I hope to never forget the moment at which the cable car rose over the last rocky outcrop, revealing the setting sun and spilling magical orange light over us and the rocks below. What a fantastic end to 2007!

Happy New Year to all of you - we're looking forward to an awesome 2008, and trust that you are too.

Clockwise, from the top left: the sun setting over Camps Bay; the lights of the city, stretching out to Blouberg and beyond; looking north-east over the city bowl, just after the sun had set; three cable cars from years gone by, no longer in use.

Click here to see the Wikimapia aerial photograph.

10 Comments:

Blogger oldmanlincoln said...

Nice photo. I read about your new GPS in the post yesterday. They are nice. One of my daughters got one and she likes it a lot and I saw it in action and wondered if I could justify one myself.

01 January 2008 02:40  
Anonymous Greg said...

Wow - great photos. Thank you for sharing the last sunset!

Have a good and safe new year

Greg

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01 January 2008 04:32  
Blogger Jilly said...

What fabulous photographs. You live in such a beautiful place.

Happy New Year, Paul and Kerryanne x

01 January 2008 04:36  
Blogger Hyde DP said...

super - how long do have up there before having to catch the last one back down? - I'm assuming ...

01 January 2008 04:45  
Blogger alice said...

Happy New Year from Arradon, Bonne et heureuse année, Kerry-Anne and Paul!

01 January 2008 05:48  
Blogger Paul said...

Ahhhh... here's to all of you *raising his glass*. Happy New Year - and may you take many many superb photo's in 2008. Peace and goodwill to all of you.

oldmanlincoln >> A guy doesn't have to justify it... it's a gadget, we must have it. ;)

02 January 2008 12:57  
Blogger Jules said...

So love the view from up there. We only saw it during the day but it is one of the best in the world!!!

All the best for the New Year. It is thanks to your blog I took the bit in my teeth and started Rabaul D P - when the phone lines are bad like today I curse the fact started but it has been, and is, an amazing ride - Cheers!!

02 January 2008 05:02  
Blogger Jenty said...

Oh wow!! Those are stunning photos!! Happy New Year to you and Paul!

02 January 2008 09:11  
Anonymous John said...

Great photos - nice way to end the year.

03 January 2008 07:07  
Blogger Neva said...

Happy New Year! I love these pictures!

03 January 2008 08:21  

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