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Argus cycle tour 2010
Another Argus just about finished and over for another year. Brett, Mischka, Candice and I arrived just after 05h30 to start with the set up on the main road. The wind was not on our side again this year and we were really freezing, thank goodness for the warm penguin suit.
The highlight of our time on the main road had to be a very well, hum, young man – wearing a very strange leather outfit on a plastic scooter. He kept the penguins well entertained all morning, so much so that it was difficult to get the penguins out of their suites and back to work.
All Boulders staff got to support the cyclists, lots of fun, laughter and “penguin” moves to the delight of thousands of cyclists.
Thanks Frans for the use of your system – we enjoyed your music.
Janine
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Penguin Awareness Day
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Did you know... Penguins live at the tip of Africa? There is a group of penguins living in sunny Southern Africa who are at risk of becoming extinct. This charismatic species has declined by 90% over the past 100 years. The latest statistics released indicate that there are just over 25000 breeding pairs of wildAfrican Penguins living in colonies across South Africa and Namibia. Let's work together to save these precious penguins. How can YOU help? Visit www.sanccob.co.za or contact your local zoo, aquarium or penguin conservation centre and join us in our efforts to save tha African Penguin. |
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Since 1968 SANCCOB has saved 85 000 seabirds and the African penguin population is 19% higher because of their efforts. Visit www.sanccob.co.za <http://www.sanccob.co.za> and make a difference! |
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Boulders Beach Lodge & Restaurant
Boulders Beach Lodge and Restaurant is situated just 70 meters from the world famous Boulders Beach African Penguin Colony.
The lodge is situated en route to Cape Point and has spectacular views over False Bay. If you are seeking peace, tranquility in a unique and different surrounding then the Boulders Beach Lodge is the hideaway that you are looking for
This well established Lodge caters for leisure travellers wanting to experience true South African hospitality in this peaceful haven while exploring this beautiful part of the world. You will feel at home in a friendly and charming atmosphere which offers consistently outstanding service. Our trendy, upmarket brasserie restaurant offers the highest standard of Pacific-Rim-Cuisine.
Our well travelled international chef brings together the fusion of international cuisine using local fresh produce to create exquisite dishes.
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African penguins are about 60cm in length, and weigh between 2.4 and 3.6 kg. They have a black back and a white belly with a black chin and face patch separated from the crown by a broad white band. They have a narrow black band across the chest and down the flanks towards their legs. Males tend to be a little larger than females and have heavier bills, but these differences can usually only be seen when a pair is seen together. Juveniles have blue-grey backs and a light belly and they lack the white face markings and black breast band of the adults. They have bare, red bare patches above of the eyes, and a few randomly placed black spots on the chest and belly. African penguins are similar to Humboldt Penguins, the main differences are that the Humboldt penguins are heavier, have proportionately longer flippers and a narrower white band on the head.
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