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Category Archives: Being a Tourist in Cape Town
Let Me Always Remember This Day
Wow! What a day. The surprise for Julian was a trip up Table Mountain! I actually told him at breakfast so he could prepare and anticipate. David joined us. He had a band practice until 3-15pm, which was perfect timing. … Continue reading
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Travelling Breakfast
We didn’t travel far, but we did have a travelling breakfast this morning. The plan was to go and have a massive breakfast that would last the whole day. We met at Harbour Bay and headed for the Blue Door… … Continue reading
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Visit to the City Library & World Cup Soccer
I have never been to the Cape Town library. Today, Julian and I drove through to Cape Town for a visit. It’s opposite the Parade and open until 4pm on a Saturday. It’s over three floors. This is the top … Continue reading
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Beautiful Winter’s Day in Fish Hoek
It most certainly has been a most beautiful winter’s day in Fish Hoek. This evening Julian and I walked to Kalk Bay. It’s such a lovely walk from down the cat walk, along the beach and then along the Main … Continue reading
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Fabulous Walk – Jacob’s Ladder
Today Riana picked me up just before 8-30am and we headed for Kalk Bay to do some steps. It was a beautiful windless autumn morning. We walked a flight of steps up to Boyes Drive, then walked down another flight … Continue reading
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Visiting Vredehoek
Today, on taking Julian to the airport, we went the very s-c-e-n-i-c route. From Sun Valley, we took Chapman’s Peak and over the saddle at Camp’s Bay through to Vredehoek. We stopped at Sidewalk Cafe. The view from the road … Continue reading
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Autumn Sunday
The wind dropped today and it became a perfect autumn Sunday. We woke at about 6-30am and I made coffee. We hung around in bed, but were at church at 8am. Breakfast followed at Chalk and Cheese where we met … Continue reading
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Tagged Gym, Swimming, The Blue Cafe
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Golf and Swimming (Videos)
Today has been a great day. I woke up really early. The internet here is far more effective when there is no one using it! I was able to get in more than an hour’s work, did my Bible reading … Continue reading
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Tagged Caledon Golf club, Golf with Mike, Helga swimming, Swimming
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Road Trip
Yay. Today it was fun to wake up and know that we were going on a short road trip. The car is loaded. The cot for my first grandchild does not quite fit, so we have the sides of it … Continue reading
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Tagged Caledon, Caledon hot springs
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Dinner Deluxe
Last night we had quite a dinner. Dinner Deluxe indeed. To get the idea, here’s the definition of deluxe… With it being Mike and David’s birthdays, Julian decided to treat us to one of the most spectacular restaurants in the … Continue reading
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Tagged cape town, Top of the Ritz
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Stunning Day in Cape Town
There may be a drought here, but regardless of the lack of water in the dams, Cape Town remains spectacular. The sun is shining, the sky is blue and the breeze is gentle. It’s one of those perfect days in … Continue reading
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Tagged Cape Town South Africa, Cape Town the best city in the world, Housework
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Never Give Up
I’m sure I’ve probably written about not giving up before, but I was reminded of it today as we were watching the qualifying rounds to the winter Olympics. Something incredible happened back in the 2002 winter Olympic games when Steven … Continue reading
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“You’ve Lived Life Well”
What a compliment! Today, David came over for lunch and afterwards he was looking for a particular photo of himself from when he was about 5 or 6. This resulted in us taking out a whole box of photos and … Continue reading
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Visiting the City Centre
Mike and I had reason to go into Cape Town this morning. We went early and it was so quiet. What a treat to wonder around the city centre and enjoy the beauty of the Mother City. Parking was easy … Continue reading
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This is why Chapman’s Peak Drive is Closed
When you hear Chapman’s Peak Drive is closed to traffic, and you are in Cape Town, at the first available opportunity, go and walk on it. It is one of the top drives in the world with spectacular views from … Continue reading
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