Wednesday, March 28, 2007
Tuesday, March 27, 2007
Cape Town South Africa - Table Mountain
Typical post card view of Cape Town. I enjoyed it during a sailing trip to Roben Island with the famous prison where Mandela was under arrest.
Where to stay in Stellenbosch South Africa - going-out and nightlife
No question! Take the B&B The Stables managed by Alex from Cologne.
www.thestables-stellenbosch.com
Nice house, perfect service and fair prices.
Stellenbosch is a perfect city with many restaurants, bars and shops all in the center which is 6 blocks in size.
During the day you chose a wine tasting (or more) from 130 wine producers www.wineroute.co.za and after that maybe a quick swim at Gordon's Bay.
Nightlife, Bars, Clubs for going out in Stellenbosch.
>Tollies is a very popular destination on a night out. Nice outside terrace and there is also a chill-out like room.
>Mavericks Nightclub and Bar with a DJ playing a good mix of hits and party favourites.
>Terrace Bar is an old established place with numerous live performance.
>Rustic Café bar offers long list of cocktails.
>De Akker is an old pub.
There are many more places even a nice lounge.
Saturday, March 24, 2007
Oudtshoorn
Stay at the charming La Plume ostrich farm with an 200km view to the Swartberg and all the other mountains.
You should also make a Swartberg pass drive by car. The highest point by car is 1550m.
Dinner at Friedl's and later Prater disco (only Fri. and Sat.)
Friday, March 23, 2007
Oudtshoorn Ostrich land
Tonight I stay at a very nice cottage house. In this area you find 90% of all ostriches globally.
Karoo Mountains and Valleys
This morning I had a vulture looking after me while I was in deep sleep.
Thursday, March 22, 2007
Knysna Lagoon low tide
During low tide you can fording for miles and collect all sort of mussels and oysters for a nice clambake.
Tuesday, March 20, 2007
Knysna Lagoon @ Garden Route
This shows only a small part of the whole lagoon. Here you get the freshest oysters in the world. Very nice is Loerie Park directly at the lagoon where every evening people come BBQ.
Scenic delightful routes South Africa by car
I have to mention Muizenberg to Somerset along Mnandi Beach. I had a windy day so the street was covered with sandy drifts it was like driving on Mars because it's a red sand beach and even the ocean was red.
From Gordon's Bay to Hermanus you see many different landscapes.
And from George to Knysna take the old road through the virgin forest it's called "Seven Passes Road or Old Geoge Road". This road has been build 1867 but no worry bridges have been restored 10 years ago. You can do this with any car even with a Japanese one.
more to come ....
Monday, March 19, 2007
Hermanus whale watching
This little city is fully setup for the whales.
The nicest is their Cliff Path - 5km from Old Habour to Grotto Beach - a dream.
Going-out in Cape Town on a Saturday
I recommend to do the C Tour. Start in Clifton swimming tanning and coffee. At 6pm you should be in Camps Bay to get your sundowner in Cafe Caprice followed by a dinner at Paranga (book your table early 021-4380404). To start the evening have a drink at Cubana (Green Point, Somerset Rd./Dixon Rd.) Cubana is next door to Opium if you like it stylish. And for the late place go to Chrome (Pepper St/Long St) but make sure the door man books you for the VIP dance floor with all the beauties. Just in case you don't like it you are now in the main location of Cape Town and on Long Street you could also go M-Bar or 169. Enjoy. I did.
Thursday, March 15, 2007
Table Mountain National Park
Drive careful and watch for The Little Beasty Red-throated Cliff Turtles. The nicest areas on my way to Cape Town - Tokai - Constantia - Hout Bay
Boulders Beach near Simon's Town
While you enjoy swimming with little Penguins you will forget for a moment how cold the water iiis.
Cape of Good Hope
To go there it takes 2h and it's a very nice drive. In some areas it's just you some crazy baboons and ostriches.
Wednesday, March 14, 2007
wine & more
There are so many restaurants where you can eat fantastic. Here is a list:
http://www.rentalsincapetown.com/campsbayrestaurants.htm
But we have been very lucky in ordering wine. A 1996 Merlot from Meerlust ( www.meerlust.co.za ) a must have - you will confirm.
And for late night party go to Dizzy's Bar.
http://www.worldsbestbars.com/city/cape-town/dizzy-jazz-cafe-cape-town.htm . But be careful with their shots they offer JagerBull ( very -lecker- yummy ).
Tuesday, March 13, 2007
Cape Town Camps Bay update
Hi everybody
Yesterday after my long flight I decided to just lazing around at the strand (beach). And after that I went with some people to the Cafe Caprice (Victoria Rd) a very nice place at the beach road to have some sundowners with chillout music. I recommend to start with a Whale Rock and then test some different Mexican ones. For the dinner I have chosen Paranga a fish restaurant recommended by two very nice Swedish tourists who joint me and they are going there every day. A nice place at the beach again and the whole thing looks like a tent. They have really good food and prices are comparable cheap.
Today I started my day with breakfast 11:00am at Primi Prodomo. Again ocean view and they offer the right choice you need in the morning incl. 20+ different ways to prepare my coffee.
... Cafe Caprice will follow later again ...
Monday, March 12, 2007
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