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Who is Jan Van Hunks?
The legendary folk-tale tells of Jan Van Hunks, a Dutch pirate who settled at the foot of the mountain in the early 1700s. Jan was a frequent smoker and his wife eventually forced him to leave the house and smoke his pipe outside. It was on one of these occasions that he met a tall mysterious man dressed in black.
Who named Devils Peak?
Jan van Hunks
Origins of the name The English term Devil’s Peak is a 19th-century translation from the Dutch Duivels Kop, and supposedly comes from the folk-tale about a Dutch man called Jan van Hunks, a prodigious pipe smoker who lived at the foot of the mountain circa 1700.
Who named Table Mountain?
Antonio de Saldanha
For those who don’t know, Table Mountain got its name for its uncanny resemblance to a table. And the man who first called it so was Antonio de Saldanha, Portuguese explorer. In 1503, he became the first white man to hike up Table Mountain and named it Taboa do Cabo – Table of the Cape.
Why is it called Lions head?
The name Lion’s Head comes from the shape of the mountain. Lion’s Head from a distance resembles the shape of a crouching lion! It takes some imagination to get the picture but you may eventually see the mane, body and tail resembling the lion.
Who wrote Van Hunks and the Devil?
Johnny Clegg
Product details
| Listening Length | 11 minutes |
|---|---|
| Author | Johnny Clegg – composer, Annari Van Der Mere, Nelson Mandela – editor |
| Narrator | LeVar Burton |
| Audible.com Release Date | July 01, 2009 |
| Publisher | Hachette Audio |
What is the smoke tablecloth on Table Mountain caused by?
The tablecloth has its beginnings as moisture-laden air blown in from the Atlantic against the eastern slopes of Table Mountain, where it is forced to rise. The air condenses on contact with the cooler summit air, forming cloud.
Who smokes with the devil on Table Mountain?
Van Hunks and the Devil Old Jan van Hunks was a retired sea captain who liked to smoke his pipe of a morning and, for some reason, used to do so on the slopes of the mountain we now call Devil’s Peak. This was long before our current anti-tobacco laws so perhaps he was just a considerate old fellow.
Was Table Mountain a volcano?
Table Mountain, an andesitic stratovolcano at the NW corner of Lassen National Park, is an andesitic stratovolcano active about 1-2 million years ago.
What is the oldest mountain in the world?
Barberton Greenstone Belt
Most scientists agree that the Barberton Greenstone Belt in South Africa is the oldest mountain range on Earth (3.6 billion years old), and it is said that it is possible to deduce the entire geological history of the Earth by examining these uprising mountains in this ancient sea floor area.
Is it safe to climb Lion’s Head?
Never hike Lion’s Head alone – Hiking alone can be dangerous. Lion’s Head hike for solo travelers can be arranged in our groups. Plan the Lion’s Head trail before the hike – Plan your Lion’s Head route or join one of our exciting Lion’s Head guided hikes.
What causes the clouds rolling over Table Mountain?
“The cloudy air that was blown up to the top of Table mountain is encountering a stable atmosphere, so the clouds sink back down on the other side of the peak. That is why the clouds look like they are spilling over the top of the mountain.”
Can you go up Table Mountain for free on your birthday?
A Free birthday on Table Mountain is one way to mark turning a year older, and thanks to Table Mountain Cableway Company that dream can become a reality. Travellers can visit the natural wonder for free on their birthday month.