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Tour Hermanus Whales
An hour outside Cape Town is the picturesque village of Hermanus. Discovered by a sheep herder in the 19th century near the shore, the town was established as a thriving and rich fishing location. Later it became very popular as a retirement town because of its quiet and laid back atmosphere.
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Today it is world renowned as a shelter and birthing site of the Southern Right Whale. The whales appear just before the end of winter and depart as spring starts. The whales are attracted to this area because of its low warm waters and the natural defence it offers them from the weather and predators.
Visitors are able to see the whales from the high crags that envelope the bay. The whales are not bashful and move close to the shore. They keep the crowds entertained with all types of attention-grabbing and welcoming behaviour such as; spy-hopping, breaching and tail-wagging to mention a few.
The Antarctic Ocean is the origin of their long journey and the reason they come so far is to mate and calve. The environment of Hermanus' warm, calm and relatively shallow water is perfectly suited to their requirements. Taking advantage of this phenomenon the town has organized an annual festival which runs throughout their stay.
Hermanus is also celebrated for its abalone and rock lobster. The area has an abundance of abalone and one of the largest collections on the planet. Most of the harvest that is fished gets sold in the east where it is well liked.
Besides the whales; Hermanus has many other points of interest. The old harbour is the location of the town's museum which is filled with various interesting fact and stories about the town and the region. Hermanus is truly an internationally destination and further compliments Cape Town's appeal. Hermanus is definitely not to be missed.
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by: Khalied Hanslo
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Date: Tue, 9 Mar 2010 Time: 10:10 AM -
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