SEA POINT and POSTICINOS September 2015

The crazy beautiful Atlantic Ocean, a stroll along the promenade - again, as the sun was setting on a beautifully still Cape Town evening.
It seemed as if the whole of Cape Town was out - running, cycling, strolling, lying on the beach, swimming, playing in the parks, doing gym and exercises, eating ice creams and drinking in the last few days of summer.

Seriously - the sunset over the sea - no words can justify the sacredness of
the sky and creation.   Only the picture will do.  And then it does not even do it
justice.   It was more beautiful than this.

 After we could tear ourselves away from the sunset, strolling up the side roads

from the Beach Road to the Main Road, looking for our old buildings where we grew up (Karen found hers),

loving the architecture of the old and new side by side - and to our old favourite Posticinos.

 

Pizza, wine and beer.  Fantastically friendly waiter.  Joined by Rus for the meal. 

Super Super end to a lovely evening.

 

(The guys were there - just only photos of the sunset and the girls :-).

GRANGER BAY MARKET - MAY 2015

In May 2015 during the winter months, the Cape Town market which

is usually held in Helen Zille's garden, was moved

to Granger Bay - with spectacular views of the

Waterfront, the mountain and the lower City.

However it is the market which captures your attention -

fresh vegetables and fruits, all homegrown - food of every kind, plants,

jams, preserves - a fresh foodie's delight.

 

We took a leisurely stroll from Sea Point to the market, had tea out of China cups sitting on bales of hay.

So much for the senses - the longer you stay, the more you want to buy.

Pumpkin Path - no Uncle Bill in sight though

 



SEA POINT FEBRUARY 2015

Tankers off Sea Point - resting in the Bay,

replenishing their supplies before

heading off again in to the wide open ocean

 

If you gaze through these glasses towards the sea,

Robben Eiland is in your view.

A controversial (not sure why) addition to the promenade

at Sea Point - the tourists love it.   We had to queue to

have our photo taken :-)



 

Not sure what Karen was doing - but I think she was trying

to work out what the horn sticking out the back of the white

horses was actually meant to signify - did we ever work it out  ?

 

 

 David hiding the SP for Respect - matching perfectly

 

 Selfies are not always complimentary - as this one proves,

but it is US

 

And then to Posticinos on the Main Road for

pizza, wine and beers.

One of our favourite places to eat.

Rus joined us for the meal after the photo session.

 



 Both Karen and I grew up in Sea Point.

As little girls we both played on the grass,

at the playgrounds, and swam in the sea and the pools.

(but we didn't know each other then)

 

Such a beautiful place for evening and morning walks, bike rides, runs etc

Looking out at the ocean.

The sunsets are incredible.

Loads of restaurants to choose from.

 

Promenade Posers

 



CONSTANTIA GLEN

 

CONSTANTIA GLEN OUTING
DECEMBER 2014

 

Another beautiful outing on a hot hot summers day - we took a short stroll

up the Glen before heading to Constantia Glen Wine Farm

to quench our thirst and sate our hunger

with a cheese and wine platter.

 

 

 

 

Ridiculously beautiful views of the valleys and winefarms

 

 

Karen and I posing - that is a backpack I am holding

not a handbag on the mountain

                                                          LONG STREET STROLL

On another warm day in October, the four friends set off from outside the Labia Theatre for a stroll down and up Long Street.
Backpacks, water-bottles and shoes - our standard outing garb.
With us we had Des Martin's book on Long Street with his water colours of most of the buildings of significant architectural value - we tried to spot the actual buildings from his drawings.   Many of them are still there, painted a different colour and serving a different purpose.

Somewhere along the way we stopped for freshly squeezed juice and coffee and were regaled by a very odd threesome playing guitars and singing.
Our lunch towards the end of our walk was on the sidewalk and there we rested our feet and watched the interesting passing parade of cosmopolitan people, tour buses, beggars, locals and tourists.

Our city is truly beautiful, but also interesting.  

We have walked along the sea, have climbed mountains, have walked through the city, have relaxed at the Cape Winelands and now we were in Long Street.

Many more adventures are out there  - waiting for us to experience.  
And I look forward to the next one - another mountain ?

David in the Pan African Market seat of honour

 

Long Street Turkish Baths

 

THE PIPE TRACK, TABLE MOUNTAIN

THE PIPE TRACK, TABLE MOUNTAIN

On Saturday 12th July, backpacks ready, walking shoes on, water bottles filled, we were collected by David and Karen and we headed off on the 5th of our re-discovering our City adventures.
The day dawned with the hint of rain later but as Capetonians know, nothing is safe when it comes to weather - is this instance, the day was spectacular.  Sun, no wind, clear skies - and Table Mountain beckoned.

The walk starts at the bottom of the road leading up to the Cable Car and on this day, the Kloof Nek and Camps Bay Road intersection was showing off to it's visitors.  

And so we began our (approximately three hour) walk along the Pipe Track - named for the huge pipes carrying water from the mountain to the city, many of which you pass along the way, some more visible than others.

DAVID & KAREN

The walk beings with a very slight climb which is manageable for children - and then beyond as it levels out, and you look over the Atlantic Ocean towards Camps Bay and Clifton, with the mountain sloping down from you towards the road and the sea, it is beyond breathtaking.

 

We are so spoilt for beauty - the sea on one side, Table Mountain on the other side, indigenous flora and trees surrounding us, Lions Head and Signal Hill in the distance showing a very different face from the view normally seen - so beautiful that you have to stop to saturate yourself with what is before you.

The Pipe Track is perfect for a morning or afternoon stroll.   You can happily spend 3 - 4 hours walking as far out as you would like and then turning and heading back.   We stopped in a clearing and true to form, the Moyles hauled out the lunch they had prepared - delicious samies, fruit, chocolate - and delicious tea or coffee.    
We sat and pondered the world and life along the Pipe Track - basking in the warm sun on our backs, exchanging pleasantries with those who passed us either on the way out or back, many with dogs - all friendly and enjoying the
outdoors.

It was a delight - and a walk worthy of being on one of the top manageable walks on the mountain for any tourist, visitor or local of Cape Town to do.

If you have not done the Pipe Track ever, or not for a while like Graham and myself, put on your shoes,  pack some water and a snack, and treat yourself to views which will literally take your breath away.

Thanks David - the photos speak for themselves !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!