Tag Archives: Chapman’s Peak Drive

Hello Cape Town!

Posted on August 4, 2019 by Helga

Sunday Today we decided to go for a drive and see Camps Bay. We went Chapman’s Peak Drive and stopped a number of time, although this first photo was taken from the car as we slowly drove up Chappies. Noordhoek … Continue reading →

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Getting into the Festive Spirit

Posted on December 9, 2018 by Helga

This weekend we put up our Christmas tree. Full disclosure, it doesn’t quite look like this yet. We have put it up but not decorated it. It comes with built-in lights and looks fabulous at night, so can get away … Continue reading →

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Bad Truffles

Posted on September 16, 2018 by Helga

Today has been a fabulous day – really enjoyable. But the main incident of the day was when I drove up to the house after taking Julian to the airport. There was Truffles in the front garden with a dove … Continue reading →

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This is why Chapman’s Peak Drive is Closed

Posted on June 24, 2017 by Helga

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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My Beautiful Cape Town

Posted on April 30, 2017 by Helga

It’s hard not to be besotted with this city. Yesterday afternoon, Julian, David and I took a drive into Cape Town via Hout Bay. We stopped on Chapman’s Peak for a few photos… Further on, we stopped at the top … Continue reading →

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Walking From Chapman’s Peak Drive Towards The Sea

Posted on August 8, 2016 by Helga

Yesterday was quite a busy day. After church and breakfast, I prepared some veggies for lunch and then Julian and I went for a drive. We have begun to make it a rather enjoyable habit to take a drive over … Continue reading →

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