Cape Town has been described as the most beautiful city in the World. The natural setting is indeed magnificently unique. Table Mountain and the Atlantic Ocean dominate. The original town lies in the City Bowl created by Table Mountain and Devil’s Peak to the east and south. To the west, the Lion’s Head and Signal Hill complete the semi-ring. It is truly an urban equivalent of the glories found farther to the east atop the wilds of the Drakensberg.
Many times, to properly appreciate a mountain, you need to climb another to gain a better appreciation. So, it can be with Table Mountain. My journey started here. Lion’s Head gets it name because the shape resembles a reclining male lion looking towards Table Mountain. Signal Hill is also known as the Lions Rump. Again, better appreciated away from the mountain.
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