This is a bit new from my normal blogs...
Cape Town is known for its iconic mountain,
beautiful beaches and the forests that host the protea species, most of the 92
of them. I spend three months on a job in Cape Town, and so it became more than
just pretty, it became my home. It’s an old city, filled with ancient stories
of people coming in from all over the world. Each making a corner of this
world-class city home…
So here’s to happy, laid-back Cape Town
with its spectacular views, cut-off highways, narrow streets and the heart of a
big city.
1)
Eat ice cream in Camps
Bay. Buy, turn around, walk 5m and
you’re on the beach. More summer than this is hard to find!
2)
The area closest to the
Seapoint pool, on the promenade, becomes a random dance club on Sunday
afternoons. Whether you’re watching the sea or the dancing, grab some Mexican
food at the stands.
3)
Take a bit of drive to
Bloubergstrand: this one is one of my favourites, as it grants perspective of
just how intriguing beautiful Cape Town really is. And it offers a splendid
view of the mountain.
4)
During full moon, hike up
Lion’s Head. It’s well lit, all naturally and you can pack snacks for to enjoy
the view up top. Definitely a doable climb, just wear sensible shoes.
For more
information: http://www.capetown.travel/activities/entry/lions_head
5)
Walk through the streets of die
Bo- Kaap. Die Bo- Kaap are those iconic colourful houses that are so well known
on post cards. Just off Buitengracht street, park your car and walk through the
neighbourhood. Its colourful, homey, a piece of history and it offers some
amazing Cape- Malay foods. Oh so lekker!
For others like
me that like reading the history: http://capetownhistory.co.za/?page_id=236
6)
Take the train to… Well, you
can choose where you get off, but if you take the Southern line it travels to
Muizenberg, Kalk Bay, Fishhoek and Simonstown. Each a little gem – but if
you’re me: Simons Town, because it’s home to the South African Navy. Little
things as beautiful as Friggits!
For more
information contact: http://www.capetown.travel/content/page/travelling-by-train
7)
Take a walk through the Company
Gardens – right in the middle of the bustling city lays an age-old garden.
Originally planted by the Dutch East India Company in 1652. The idea was that
Cape Town or De Caab – as it was called in those days become a halfway stop
on-route to India, to stock up on fresh produce. Not only is it pretty, you’ll
make friends with the squirrels!
For more
information on the Gardens: https://www.capetown.gov.za/en/parks/Pages/TheCompanysGarden.aspx
8)
Milkshakes… because we can! Mr
Pickwick’s in Long street is a must see or rather must drink. The little shop
with tons of cool people offer lists and lists of milkshakes. Oh so heavenly!
You know you want to…
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