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Devon restricted WP to 209-6 off their 50 overs with Matt Cooke (Sidmouth) taking 3-38 with his off spin. Devon felt this was very achievable on an excellent surface and superb outfield- improved for the pre World Cup matches. Unfortunately no real partnerships developed and Devon struggled for the first time on tour against straight accurate bowling and excellent slow left arm spin. Matt Cooke made 25 but Devon were bowled out for 153 and lost by 56 runs in the 46 over. Disappointing as Devon man for man were undoubtedly the better of the sides- lessons were learnt.

Monday morning saw a quiet start to the day followed by a trip down to Cape Point, via Fish Hoek for a swim, lunch in Simons Town, the former port of the British Navy, another swim with the famous Jackass penguins at Boulders beach and then the Cape Point Nature Reserve. The scenery spectacularly dramatic and the sea, the Indian Ocean a pleasant 22 degrees- mind the jelly fish! The wind at Cape Point howled and it was entertaining to see people ringing their loved ones from the shelter of the Cape Point lighthouse and shouting to try and get heard. The Baboons, like small dogs prowled around looking to scavenge from the tourists- the apprehension of a number of Devon players amusing to see.

Then a quick drive back to Table Mountain and a trip in the revolving cable car, just in time to see the sun set over Camps Bay- so peaceful in comparison to Cape Point. The views hazed by smoke from a fire on the mountain, spectacular- you can see why Cape Town and Table Mountain are one of the top 5 things to do in the World. Unforgettable.

Tuesday another rest day and it is off to Paarl via Stellanbosh. A stop at a vineyard complex- gosh it is hot- with a Cheetahs orphanage develops into a long stop as the lads have the chance to go into the enclosures and stroke the Cheetahs- not to be missed. They are beautiful sleek animals with appealing faces- it is hard to see that they are the fastest animals on earth and killers. Experiences with Birds of Prey then fill a half hour before via the University we finally arrive at the home of Boland Cricket to watch Pakistan v Holland complementary of the SACB- there are 3 overs of the Pakistan innings to go. Continued