Full Moon Hike to Lion's Head

The full moon hike to Lion's Head is on our list of top activities to do in Cape Town, and for good reason. My friend Anna organized a big group of us to hike up lions head. My purse consisted of a camera, an apple, a water bottle, and some money for a cab. We all hopped in a cab and were driven to Lion's Head, which is a fairly easy hike, although you do end up sweating and panting when you reach the top. After every turn on the path I would have to take a picture of the most beautiful city in the world. Overlooking the ocean, I could see ships basking in the sun and Robben Island, a place I must eventually go to. It got to the point where the path broke of and we were forced to climb rocks, ladders, and metal bars connected to the rocks to reach the top. It is the only place I have ever been to where I looked to my left and saw the sun setting over the ocean, and to my right saw the moon rising over the city and mountains. Absolutely awestriking. We all picked a spot to sit on and watch the moon rise. Luckily our friend Simon provided chocolate..much needed when taking a view like this, not knowing if it was real life or not..the chocolate reminded me that yes this is real life..I am eating chocolate on a mountain under a full moon...amazing. After a few hours we decided to make our way down which proved a challenge. A few of our friends brought headlamps to illuminate the winding path and the rocks jutting out beneath us. There were two times where it was very possible to have received a sprained ankle but luckily I was fine. We all were encouraging and used our great team work skills to make our way down the mountain. Pictures can't even come close to capturing the beauty of what I witnessed, but just so you all get an idea of what it was like I will include some pictures :) Love you all!
-Mia