However, don't walk alone - for many reasons it's just not safe. The first is in the event that you injure yourself (which likely if you suffer from dyspraxia :P ) you'll have a buddy to help you, and the second reason is that (although the chance is remote) you may come across someone with ill intent.
Don't go overboard now, I walk the trails without ever worrying about this problem, but Cape Town is a city with it's bad elements - so best be safe and not ruin your vacation.
I took this photo on the slopes of Lion's Head, just above the Round House restaurant that overlooks the Atlantic Ocean and Camps Bay. If you drive there, you'll find a few places to stop and park your car so that you can take a short walk amidst the smell of fresh pines.
Ali
WOW! Reminds me that I’ve to learn more in the area of photography. ^^
Ali
One of the commmon warnings is, by the way, not to walk trails near the Table Mountain only alone or in a very small group to lessen the risk of attacks. :S In my opinion, the warning sounds very dodgy. But my friend Kristin and I decided to use the gondola to enter the Table Mountain! “Sicher ist sicher”, as the anxious German says. :D
Paul
Post authorAgain, thanks Ali. I find this kind of photo very difficult – all those bitty branches, and high contrast…
While taking photos I saw several people either on their own, or walking in twos. You’re right, one should walk in a larger group – but a larger group isn’t always available… and it would be tragic to miss out on this scene (which looks *so much* better in real life).
It’s difficult to advise on the issue… as you can see, I’m conflicted on the matter myself… because you can’t always apply the safety-first rule completely – you’d miss out on so much.
Ali
Right. If I could manage to stay again for a longer time in ZA, I would use more opportunities to discover that beautiful country with my camera. Unfortunately, animal pictures in my collection overbalance since I had to much fear that I could attract attention to me and my camera. But esp. in the CBD of Joburg, I found a lot of very nice pictures (and maybe stories).
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