Category Archives: Being a Tourist in Cape Town

Early Morning Airport Run

Posted on February 24, 2016 by Helga

Today, I got to go to international arrivals at the airport! I’m not sure when I was last down at that side of the airport but I can tell you, they’ve fluffed it up some, making arriving quite a unique experience. … Continue reading →

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One of Cape Town’s Best Kept Secrets

Posted on February 10, 2016 by Helga

I’ve known about this for a number of years and have had a few of them over time. If you are a South African citizen and have proof of residence that you live in Cape Town, you are eligible for … Continue reading →

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Hike To Peer’s Cave

Posted on September 28, 2015 by Helga

Hiking to Peer’s Cave is not too difficult. This historic site is situated above the dunes behind the sports fields between Fish Hoek and Sun Valley. The traditional route was from the fields and up over the dunes. That’s the … Continue reading →

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Walking The Cape Point Cliff Paths

Posted on September 6, 2015 by Helga

Whenever I have been to Cape Point, I’ve looked out from the car park to the Cape of Good Hope which is the most south western point of Africa and admired the paths that take you there. I regularly said, … Continue reading →

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Cape Town’s Unique Charm

Posted on August 19, 2015 by Helga

This morning, I looked at the day and thought I HAD to join friends in walking some of the steps in Kalk Bay. Ever since Mike & I visited the Cinque Terre (5 Towns) on Italy’s west coast, I have marvelled that … Continue reading →

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A Visit To Woodstock & The Old Biscuit Mill

Posted on June 14, 2015 by Helga

So off we went, a Saturday morning after breakfast. Usually when my brother, Julian, is in town, he has a standing appointment to buy books on a Saturday morning. But this time it was different because he is in town … Continue reading →

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