Extreme weather

Although spring officially starts in 3 weeks, it seems that winter is determined to remind us of her strength and power. After several fronts have passed through Cape Town, this weekend we have a serious storm passing through. Gale force winds with 7m high waves. Yup - it's a proper Cape Storm. In fact, so much so that the road at the end of our block is flooded. Now it's not just the residents in the townships who are looking to high ground... now even the 'rich' suburbs are starting to feel the pinch.

And us? Well, we're fine - got a roaring fire to sit in front of, going to watch a good movie on TV, and our beautiful child is fast asleep in her warm bed. What could be better?

I wanted to find a pic - but it seems no-one has posted any online yet. Wait for tomorrow! There's sure to be something on the front pages of the local newspapers.
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Edited on Sunday 31st to add... check out some of the photos on Cape Town Daily Photos Extras (some of them are rather arb because they don't convey the awesomeness of the storm, but I particularly like the 8th one).

This one (below) was taken by Anton de Lange of Cape Town Radio. It's of the tanker Sealand Express. Have a close look at how the waves are behind it, then remember - this is a TANKER!