Saturday/ around Mossel Bay 🏖️

The town of Mossel Bay lies on a outcrop called The Point, about 2 hours’ drive west from Plettenberg Bay. This is where Portuguese mariner and becoming the first European navigator to round the southern tip of Africa.
In recent years it has become a very popular destination for retirees and for younger people moving from South Africa’s northern provinces to the Western Cape province.

Here’s the sands and calm waters of Santos Beach that has just a hint of surf.

The boat and water sport enthusiasts hang out on the other end of the beach, where there is a launch ramp for fishing boats and other craft.

The ‘Stone Church‘ (Afr. Klipkerk) of the Dutch Reformed Church on Church St in downtown.
The cornerstone was laid in 1878 and the church was consecrated in 1880.

Further down on Church Street the blue water of the bay come into view.

The Prince Vintcent Building on Bland Street dates back to 1901. It hosts architects offices, cafes, bakeries and studios.

The St Blaize Terrace building from 1909 is on Marsh Street near The Point.

Nearby is this beautiful building for the old The Point High School (which now houses Milkwood Primary School).
Keating & Co did the construction, also in 1909. The stones were quarried in the hills and transported with cocopans on the rails to the school. Different stones were used: dark pink stones contrasts with the sandstone around the windows.

This tide pool is across from The Point Caravan Park.

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