Simon's Town Treasures

We got to see a little more of the beautiful country today since the campus was closed for holiday. Today is Freedom Day, which marks the anniversary of free elections where all citizens can vote regardless of color. I've asked around to see how South Africans celebrate, but apparently its more of a day off work than a big celebration day, no fireworks or anything. Penguins and seals were a pretty fun way to celebrate though! We spent the day in Simon's Town, first with a trip to Boulder Beach to see some penguins and then took a boat ride out to Seal Island.

Penguin daddy keeping his baby safe and warm!

Penguins chillin' on the beach

Learning a lesson in community from the penguins! Talk about family.

Penguins in warm weather, who knew!

The bay at Simon's Town

Seal Island, home to over 70,000 seals

So many seals!

Shookie enjoying the scent of Seal Island

View of our raft/boat

Cool kids at the back of the boat

Team getting our land legs back after!