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Hello Holidays | Cape Town Day 7

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Hello Friends!

Oh my! We've been here for a week already!? It's just going too fast! We only have about three more days left in Cape Town, but as any fun-having holiday-goers, we're not ready to go back yet...we want to stay and not go back to work and life!

 Today we started out on what we thought would be an hour long (MAX!) journey and ended up being a really long adventure. I was ofcourse wearing a flimsy dress and the cape wind decided to make a ravishing appearance leaving me clutching the seams THE WHOLE TRIP LONG. Needless to say, we were not dressed for the 45 minute long hike up to the lighthouse at Cape Point, but we made do and were rewarded generously with the most untouched and stunning views I have ever seen. Although I'm putting photos up, no camera no matter it's specs, lens, aperture...whatever could do justice to the beauty we beheld today. I am so grateful to the universe or the wonderful people who fight for conservation who have proven to me today that if I ever feel crowded in a world with A LOT of people and concrete buildings, there is at least one place on earth that is still open, free and untouched. I marveled today!

 We (us three!) explored the Cape Point Nature Conservation Park which forms part of SANPARKS (South African National Parks) and enjoyed a meal overlooking the Atlantic on our left, and the Indian Ocean on our right. Amazing right?

 When we sat down at the tables outside in the sun, we met friends who were Israelis and Lee started speaking to them in Hebrew to which they heartily replied and made merry conversation. It amazes me how Cape Town changes people. We live in Johannesburg and everything is so fast-paced and crazy...but here people are friendly and will stop in flowing traffic in order for you to cross the road. You are greeted with smiles wherever you go and you realize that you haven't given your country all the credit where it's due. We had lunch with foreigners, yet it felt like we knew these people as family friends. I love Israeli people. They are the most hospitable people you will come across. Lee has told me many times that in an Israeli home, you never wait for an invitation and I have personally experienced this hospitality.

 We had a beautiful day and one that I won't easily forget. I believe that this was exactly the kind of day we needed to end off 2012 and leave all the bad memories behind and take into the future with us ONLY the good. To all you celebrating tonight, have a marvelous time and be safe!

 Much love

 wends x












Hello Holidays! | Cape Town Day 1

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Hello Friends!

 Our apologies for being absent for a while. Over the past few weeks we've been settling in to our new home and dealing with wonderful new challenges which have come our way :)

 This hasn't left much time for blogging or much else, but now that we're off on holiday, it's time to unwind and pay attention to doing things that are purely for enjoyment as we're letting go of responsibilities for a while whilst on vacation.

 So...exciting times! Firstly, Lee has signed with a company and will be commencing work with them soon after our return in the new year...We are SO excited about this opportunity as it marks the culmination of four years of study and finally entering the working world.

Secondly, we decided to drive down 14 hours! to Cape Town rather than fly down as we really wanted to have use of the Cabrio in the beautiful South African Summer weather at the coast to move from place to place and explore easily. So we woke up at 2AM on 25 December and hit the road bright - or not so bright and early. After some rain leaving Joburg...2 hours of scary aquaplaning weather...the sun was on it's way up and I finally couldn't keep my eyes open anymore and dosed off. It's so awesome to feel so safe in the car with someone that you can momentarily forget that you're an adult and retreat to the land of sleep like you did as a child.

 Our estimated arrival time was 14 hours later...after a few stops we made it in just under 11. Don't even ask!

 Cape Town has always fascinated me with it's diversity and charm. The street are clean and everything works first time around. I may sound like an enforcer here, but it was so satisfying to see cars parked illegally,blessed with a little Christmas present on their front window and to see people eager and ready to provide excellent service. Cape Town does a good job of representing South Africa on a world-class, international level. 

 I love the approach that Lee has to holidays! We have an idea of a few places we really want to visit, but furthermore, the exploration and unplanned nature of the trip is half the fun. We plan to unwind and take each day as it comes.

 This afternoon we took a walk down the Sea Point ocean front, Drove to Camps Bay, Had Lunch/Dinner at the V&A and relaxed in the comfort of our air conditioned (VITAL!) hotel room. 
Here are some pics so far - I'll post more as they happen :)







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