Cape Town waterfront, harbour cruise and a drive around the Peninsula - 6th December 2023

Having coffee waiting for the harbour cruise.

We have been blessed with beautiful weather. After the cruise, we got back on the bus and toured the Peninsula, all the way back to our hotel.

Amy visited and we had tea and then went for a swim after which we walked to Mr Chan for dinner. We had the set menu that includes, fried rice, prawns, pork, chicken, duck and sesame prawn toast with crab and sweet corn soup.

The Jewish Museum plus Fish, Chips & Calamari - 5 December 2023

We went to the Jewish Museum and the Holocost, Genecide centre which was the first stop of the blue route in which we exited the red top bus.

The record of the Genecide of the Jewish people is horrific but necessary to assist in the avoiding a repeat of a tragic part of our history. Yet we seem set to do so again, Russia, Ukraine, Palestine, Israel all set to kill or be killed.

The contribution of prominent Jewish individuals portrayed in the Museum highlights their great contribution to South Africa. Barny Barbato, Cecil Rhodes and thousand amore all helped to advance this country to where it is today.

Walking back to the bus stop we saw the tablecloth start to cover table mountain and a beautiful mural. So many sides of buildings now have murals.

Our next stop was Mariners Wharf in Hout Bay where we enjoyed Fish, Calamari and chips with a bottle of wine. Never disappoints and the volume of people (every table was full) certainly shows its popularity and value for money.

After an excellent meal we got back on the bus and returned to the Peninsula. Carlos and I walked our 5 km but mom stayed and watched TV, it was a long but very enjoyable day.

Coimbra with Bertha and Carolyn - 4th December 2023

We went to Coimbra for brunch with Bertha and Carolyn and we drank great coffee and pasteis de nata while catching up.

We then went to the waterfront, and indulged in a  a Macha Frappuccino and other signature coffee drinks at Starbucks.

Returned to my beautiful bukkie with its brand new cover.

Caramba Restaurant - 03 December 2023

The day started with a 5km walk along the promenade with Carlos. We then drove to Caramba Restaurant and had  great traditional Portuguese food. Bacalhau and espetada, steak egg and chips, figados all Soooo good!!

Ending in a stunning evening!!

A Carnival - 02 December 2023

We woke up and Carlos and I went for a 5 km walk after which Terrance, Andrew and Amy joined us.

What a lovely day, warm, no wind but not too hot. Lots of street food. We started the feasting with jalapenos and samosas. Then calamari, chicken wings and several beers ending up at Mojo Market enjoying more drinks.

After taking Ouma to the hotel I walked back and got myself a coconut. Yum.

So many street vendors and art, well worth and so out of our ordinary everyday.

Peninsula Holiday with Mom and Carlos 1st Dec 2023

Drove down to Cape Town with no cover at the back of the bukkie and it rained a bit. Anyway, Thorp is fetching the bukkie to install the correct cover as the one that was couriered and received late Thursday afternoon was the wrong one.

Blu, the so named bukkie was a great drive coming down to CT comfortable and easy to handle.

We arrived late in the afternoon and the Peninsula Hotel is a beautiful lady. Well looked after and has a grace that the staff carry throughout the hotel. We had a great, easy check-in and our suite is beautifully maintained and looked after.

11 Nov 2023 Cape Town to see Darren before he goes back to Palma and to collect the GWM P Series LTD

Set off from St Francis just after 5 am and travelled to Cape Town. We collected the GWM P Series LTD from Thorp Motors in Plumstead. Shannon was great and explained most of the car media items, after which we drove to Cape Town.

Stayed at a lovely Airbnb, small and cosy and went for dinner at Don Armando as a goodbye treat for us and Darren. The food was great and very tasty.

Kingklip and salad with zucchini fries. A lovely evening with lots of mixed feelings as we then took Darren to the airport and went back to the flat.

Flowers from Darren.

The next day we had an uneventful drive back to Plett. Great to drive the GWM and get used to it. A very easy drive and I am looking forward to using it for the next 7 years.

We got to Nicky and Gavins beautiful house and enjoyed our time with them and Mat. A great dinner, slept really well and a beautiful walk the next morning with Mat, Nicky and Sheila.

We are now at Stanley island lodge. Was met and brought across on the ferry.  We going to Adrian's 60th at the Plett angling club at 6pm which is a 5 minute ferry ride across.

Zebras, buck, ducks and a blue crane.