You've Got The Moon

Luhhh Dis

A full moon comes along once a month, a full moon while I'm in Africa comes along just four times... I have missed two already. So, when the moon continued to wax high above dear old Cape Town, I knew that soon enough I would need to enjoy it. This Thursday the 23rd of September, I did just that.

Like Devil's Peak and Table Mountain, Lion's Head is the third jewel in the mountainous crown above Cape Town. On this fully moonlit night Ben, Nick, Lauren, Grace, and I climbed this sweet, sweet jewel. Leaving after school, we went downtown and then up to the nearby trailhead where we began our venture before dusk. Climbing rapidly, to ensure that we were at the top for sunset, we scaled the cliff-like trail. Up ladders, hand-holds in the rocks, and holding on to chains, we precariously made our way to the top with plenty of time for a little sunset action and a brief night tweak. From the top, we could see the far reaching urban form of Cape Town, the looming shadow of Table Mountain, the solitary cargo shits floating offshore, the golden glow of the World Cup Stadium, and two groups of military planes practicing tricks for the air show later in the weekend. A perfect evening.

But, to add a little adventure, we realized that we had left our flashlights at the bottom of the mountain, so the descent was lit only by the light of the moon and the glow of the city. Obviously, I survived the hazardous climb down, and the others were equally fortunate. Later on, we had a full moon romp on Long Street at the Dubliner Pub. Classic.

Looking Down Towards the Cape and Camps Bay

Brus Bein' Brus

A Pride of Wild Lions at the Summit

Full Moon Uhhhh