Here are five facts I didn’t know before I visited Cape Town. There are three tall buildings visible from the climb up to Table mountain called Salt, Pepper and Mustard. The cloud cover over Table Mountain is known as the Table Cloth. You can hear the noon cannon shot from Signal Hill right across the city. […]
Came across Camps Bay nearly by accident…oh yes I knew I was passing through Camps Bay on the Cape Town Hop On Hop Off Bus but I didn’t know that I was going to be compelled to get off the bus when I saw that glittery white sand and turquoise ocean. Yes it drew me off […]
And ……….The Grey Traveller ‘s eight highlights are ……… Two Ocean’s Aquarium is right by the Hop On Hop Off Bus Stop and Office and with a bus ticket visitors get a 10% discount. The Aquarium is very easy to navigate and I could have sat for hours being mesmerised by the sharks in the floor to […]
Here are my eight real reasons to choose Lawhill Luxury Apartments in Cape Town. Convenient location in Dock Road, right on the V and A Waterfront Safe area Exceptionally clean Luxurious as the name suggests Prompt communication before arrival Parking Close to the Hop On Hop Off Bus Stop Use of a range of swimming […]
This was a highlight of my trip to South Africa and something I would willingly repeat should I get the chance to go again. Us women of a certain age love a good view, retiring early I had hoped to travel more but current COVID limitations means travel to South Africa is on hold from […]
First trip out of the Mother City was driving Cape Town to Simon’s Town. We planned our route via Chapman’s Peak but discovered that on Wednesday’s during February and March the Peak road is closed……note to self check website on the day. You would think that having retired early I had all the time in […]
The first time I came across a dassie it took me by surprise. I had seen signs reminding visitors not to approach the wildlife on Table Mountain but I wasn’t prepared for seeing a giant guinea pig as I rounded a corner on one of the trails! I didn’t know what it was so asked the […]
Highlights of our stay include Staying at the Fleur du Soleil Lunch at Protege Wine Tram curated experience Motor Museum Driving into Franschhoek was a treat in itself, grand wine estates flanked either side of the road giving us a glimpse of what to expect over the next couple of days. We were also lucky […]
To reach the Cape of Good Hope or Cape Point you need to pay £15 to enter the national park, although it is much more expensive for international visitors I still felt it was well worth it as there is so much to see and do. This is one spot where I would like to […]
Visit Boulders Beach to smile at the penguin colony, they have been there for about thirty years. You will see signs for the penguins just south of the town and entrance for international visitors is £7. Boardwalks lead right down to the beach…. you might even spot a dassie. Simon’s Town museum was once The […]
