Cape Town - Nearly Summertime!

 Cape Town is a year round destination - there is always something to do or see.

Cape Town's V&A Waterfront is one of the best in the world - from buskers, to ferry trips to Robben Island, various Boat trips, Helicopter flips, Restaurants galore, a huge variety of stores. 

Camps Bay Beachfront is one of the liveliest coastal spots and caters for all ages. 

Whether lazing on the white sands, swimming in the Tidal pool, sipping cocktails at a roadside restaurant or having a invigorating game of volley ball, your day out will be fun-filled.

Simonstown offers quirky shops, the adorable penguins plus stunning seascapes at Boulders Beach.

 

Kalk Bay is another very busy and vibrant seaside village with many interesting stores, a working harbour with fishing boats, seafood to enjoy or just to enjoy a coffee while people watching.

Hout Bay is another seaside community - enjoy the weekend Bay Harbour Market, watch the friendly seals (don't get too close), take a boat cruise or enjoy tasty seafood at the various eateries. 

Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens 

The gardens change throughout the seasons - it's an ideal starting point for hikers to Skeleton Gorge; those who want to enjoy a picnic on the lawns; those looking to enjoy the summer open-air concerts featuring a variety of artists; or just those wishing for peace and tranquility. 

Grab a bench and enjoy the bird life, plus the various flora, depending on the season.  

Groot Constantia offers wine tasting and is on the (Red) City Sightseeing Bus Route

With 2 restaurants and an enjoyable walk in the grounds, this is ideal if you are tired of the beach!

Cape Point is worth at least a day and a self-drive is recommended to view the various beaches and hiking trails. If you are lucky you will see various wildlife or even some baboons eating shellfish at Buffels Bay Beach. Do walk to the old lighthouse - the views are worth the climb

There is so much more to do in Cape Town and surrounds - the city caters for all tastes;

Foodies, Adrenaline junkies, History buffs, hikers, museum lovers, beach lovers, surfers, shoppers and whatever else your heart desires! 

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Ramblings from Cape Town, South Africa

Can we travel soon?

PLEASE??

Can we travel yet???
Photo Credit: James Williams

Cape Town (and the world) under Lockdown Covid-19 is something most of us will never forget.
This period in world history will be something that our children/grand-children will most probably find quite boring to read about unless they are currently experiencing life at home with no formal schooling. All those folk who are already living "the dream" on islands, or hidden in forests or mountains the world over, may not even realise that the rest of the world is now also in isolation!!

For those who follow Ben Fogle's TV documentaries about people living "In the Wild" perhaps  isolation on a tropical island or hidden amongst the clouds in the Himalayas now seems much more appealing?

Having said that, this city girl is truly missing the beauty of Cape Town and further afield with my camera slung around my neck.  Our planned trip to Southern Italy was due to start 7th May 2020.
This will now, most probably, remain a dream.

For most of us in the Hospitality Industry life is currently pretty tough but we hope to survive this crisis with not too many scars.  Most of us in this industry also love to travel as and when time permits. One has to wonder if international travel will ever reach the highs of recent years?
Or will many planes land up in scrap yards? We hope not.

Having said all that, we hope that Cape Town will once again be on the bucket list of both local and international travellers. South Africa has incredible beauty and Cape Town is a city like none other.

Kalk Bay remains a village that can be visited over and over again. The harbour is always interesting, the locals even more so, the restaurants are varied, the fishing boats draw photographers and the seals are always on the look out for scraps off the boats.

Kirstenbosch is Cape Town's pride and joy - this Botanical Garden is one of the best in the world and attracts both locals and tourists. Take time out to enjoy a picnic on the wide expanses of lawn, enjoy the summer concerts, enjoy the bird life, marvel at the stunning flora, hike up into the mountain or just sit on a bench and enjoy the mountain views.

Art and Sculpture are part and parcel of the Cape Town scene - visit the Norval Foundation for interesting exhibits and a slow wander around their gardens. The onsite restaurant offers a huge deck for summer breakfasts or lunches.

Norval Foundation

Art lovers can also enjoy the modern Zeitz Museum in the V&A.

The Franschhoek Motor Museum is a classic car lovers delight and also brings you to the Winelands for a long, lazy lunch!

Franschhoek Motor Museum

Capetonians love to exercise and we have all the facilities - indoors or outdoors!

In the ocean, on the beaches, in the mountains, or biking along Sea Point Promenade.

So please, don't be in Lockdown forever - we would love to see you as soon as possible!!

Penguins in Simonstown, Cape Town, South Africa 

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Table Mountain from Blouberg

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