Matilda and crew have made it to Cape Town.
We officially crossed from the Indian Ocean to the Atlantic Ocean at 0630, December 15th rounding Cape Agulhas, the southern-most point on the continent of Africa.
Official readout
There was no big fanfare, no change in watercolor or current or swell, no tollbooth or passport control, no celebrating mermaids or leaping dolphins, not even fireworks. However, it was a big moment for us!
Rounding Cape Agulhas
We passed by The Cape of Good Hope at night and entered Cape Town at first light.
Cape Town pre dawn
Table Mountain looked down at us “sans tablecloth” and two swing-bridges opened to allow us entry into the marina. The Victoria and Alfred Marina is a large and modern marina abutting a thriving waterfront area with restaurants and shops and a mall. We are so excited to enjoy all that it has to offer.
Swing bridge number two opening
Our calendar is full with unfamiliar appointments that resemble our lives when we are home in Pasadena – doctor, dentist, hair, nails, optometrist, dinner etc.
Table Mountain
Matilda also has a calendar full of appointments in order to be ready for the Atlantic Ocean crossing – windlass repair, sail repair, canvas repair, generator leak repair, engine service, rigging inspection, bottom cleaning, hull cleaning, stainless and teak cleaning. Hopefully all three of us will be ship-shape and ready to leave with the fleet on January 6th, heading to Namibia.
Sailboat Matilda 
Glad to see you are in Cape Town safe and sound. A beautiful city. Merry Christmas.
Judy
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Sounds like a lot to accomplish before Jan 8th !!!! I didn’t read anything about Christmas shopping but I know the elves can be called upon to help getting
the perfect gifts to your beautiful grandkids!!! Enjoy!!
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Congrats you guys.
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Glad you made it to Cape Town. Have fun! Miss you❤️
Jill
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Enjoy your time in Africa. Happy Holidays!
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No desperately short on vegemite 🥲
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I’m laughing at Fiona’s nail appointment and so happy she is getting pampered!! Dying to hear about Namibia! I’ve been reading about it for a couple of years. Take pics!! Love you both!
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So looking forward to my nail appointment 🤣
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Merry, Happy Christmas! So glad you will enjoying the holidays in Cape Town with all the amenities you are appreciating more than ever. See you soon!
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Do you have enough vegemite to get you through to 2024? Love julz And Billy.
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