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Copyright: Nelson Viegas (njmv79) Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 81 W: 13 N: 92] (469)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2006-09-15
Camera: Nikon Coolpix 8700
Exposure: f/6.3
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Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2006-09-15 10:37
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[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Simon's Town boasts a lovely waterfront emporium in addition to it's historic attractions for which it has become famous.

Simon's Town is a Naval village named after Governor Simon van de Stel who recommended that the town be used as a winter anchorage due to it being more sheltered than Table Bay.

Thank you in advance,
Nelson Viegas

Under the direction of Baron van Imhoff the port was officially established in 1743. In 1814 the Royal Navy took over Simon's Town as its South Atlantic Station until the Base was handed over to the SA Navy in 1957.

The Railway line where the visitor enjoys magnificent scenic seaviews on the ride from Muizenberg ends it's journey here.

Simon's Town's "Historic Mile" is approached from the north west........ it was from this point that the town developed.

21 of the buildings in St George's Street are over 150 years old.

Places of interest are many and only a few are mentioned here: Simons Town Museum, The Toy Museum, SA Naval Museum, Dido Valley Cemetery, Admiralty House, Lower North Battery, Church of St. Francis (1837 - Claimed to be the oldest Anglican Church in SA), West Dockyard, Old Naval Water Storage Tank, Mosque (1926), Thomas Street, Martello Tower (1796).

At Jubilee Square, situated adjacent to the new Waterfront Emporium, pride of place is given to Jean Doyle's sculpture of the Great Dane, Able Seaman Just Nuisance, who befriended and assisted naval sailors during World War 11. The Waterfront Emporium offers many lovely shops from nautical to ethnic, boat charters to Seal Island and Cape Point, restaurants, pubs, hotel, coffee shops etc.

African Artifacts abound on Jubilee Square. A walk up through the cobblestone streets amongst the many restored old cottages and houses is a quiet pleasure and the views down over the town and False Bay harbour are beautiful. Seaforth and Boulders Beach are very protected beaches (from the wind) and safe swimming and snorkeling in amongst the rocks is enjoyed by people of all ages.

Boulders Beach and Foxy Beach are home to only two mainland Jackass Penguin breeding colonies. A walk along the bridle path from the carpark at Seaforth will enable you to encounter some of these birds.

Sporting activities include bowls, golf and squash at the Simon's Town Country Club and Sailing at the False Bay Yacht Club. False Bay is a fisherman's Eldorado for rock and surf as well as boat anglers…. fish such as yellowtail, snoek, a variety of Salmon, Snapper, Bream and Reef Fish can be caught in this area. There is lovely Walk along the mountain towards Cape Point starting at Glencairn.

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Make: NIKON
Model: E8700
Software: ACD Systems Digital Imaging
Exposure Time: 374531/100000000 sec
F-Stop: f/6.3
ISO Speed Ratings: 50
Focal Length: 9.2 mm
Date Taken: 2006-09-15 11:33
Metering Mode: Pattern
Flash: Flash did not fire, auto mode

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Bonjour,
Belle perspective et charmant paysage.
Bonne journée
clnaef

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  • maki Gold Star Critiquer [C: 800 W: 0 N: 0] (0)
  • [2006-09-15 11:12]

Ola Nelson,
When I saw the title I thought who is this Simon, your friend??? :) but after reading Your note everything was clear. I like Your S.African pictures because I don't know much about this country. I can see that there are many beautiful places. Good perspective with the railway and nice view in the background.
regards,
maki

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  • Salma Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 199 W: 30 N: 75] (1316)
  • [2006-09-27 13:52]
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Hi Nelson... Nice photo and very interesting perspective.. i also liked the colors a lot..
Salma

Hi Nelson,

I was there 1999 to 2001. This reminded me back during my high school. I was entered Simon's Town High School and I did went to Navy and involved in sailing. The names and places you mentioned are familiar to me even though I'm almost forgot that, I wish I'm there today. Actually the pie and pizza (if still exist) is top class (for me), and as Chinese would be hard to find and pls do try the home-made pie. Nice pictures, well taken.

Denis

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