By taxi to the cable car terminus; looking at the queue for tickets, I was glad I had pre-booked, online.Being there at 7.30 a m,meant a short wait, until the ascents began at 8 am.Very hot even at this hour. We soon boarded the car, which carries 65 passengers at a time. An innovation was the internal, revolving platform, which guaranteed everyone a great view.
It is a brilliant piece of engineering and even the brickwork of the two stations, fits in to the granite face of the mountain.Wandering about on the top was energising and despite being busy, there was plenty of room. Coffee was most welcome by now and taken with one of the greatest panoramas at hand. Splashed out in the gift shop, for my ” Proteas” button badge, now adorning my hat.
Downwards and onwards to Mounts Bay, by the hotel’s courtesy bus, for an afternoon on the beach. The Atlantic crashed on to this popular stretch of pristine sand; I went so far to immerse myself up to my ankles at which point the freeze factor kicked in.Only Hannah was brave enough to face the waves, from which she emerged breathless but exhilarated. Of course, the backdrop of the mountains adds to the beauty of this bay, which, else wise , has the usual seaside facilities. A group of township children performed a song and dance on the perimeter of the beach, which we caught, on leaving.Their joy and enthusiasm reflected that of all the children enjoying the seaside. We returned by the same way; the luxuries ( to us simple folk ), of a first class hotel.At this point, I should praise the hotel and its staff , who were consistently courteous, friendly, helpful and engaging; I hope the management of the PepperClubHotel treat them as well as their staff treat their clientele; even the ignorant Americanfamily , who at breakfast were overheard rejecting lemon slices, with their fruit and demanding wedges! The stupid…….
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