Kloof Nek cannons

Over the years the Cape has been occupied by different countries and there was always a threat of an invasion because of the Cape's strategic location. Because of this a big number of defensive positions have been set up all around the Cape Peninsula from the time that the first European's colonised the area. One of these can … Continue reading Kloof Nek cannons →

Table Mountain and Waterfront at dusk

Iconic Table Mountain seen at dusk from the equally iconic V&A Waterfront

Dias Statue in Cape Town

Bartholomew Dias was the first European to discover South Africa. On an expedition looking for a sea way to the East he sailed around the Cape in a storm without knowing it. On 3 February 1488 he landed in Mossel Bay which he called the Bay of Saint Blaise. On 12 March they reached the … Continue reading Dias Statue in Cape Town →

Sir Lowry’s Pass lookout

The first sighting of the Cape, False Bay and Table Mountain one gets approaching from the east is from the top of Sir Lowry's Pass on top of the Hottentots Holland Mountains. The view sight is situated at the top of the pass and about 920 meters above sea level. The view site gives a … Continue reading Sir Lowry’s Pass lookout →

Cape Town big wheel

The Wheel of Excellence (or just Waterfront Big Wheel as most people refer to it) at the V&A Waterfront has become a favorite activity for visitors in Cape Town to do. The surrounding view of the Waterfront and city from the top is stunning. My last visit to Cape Town was a brief one and … Continue reading Cape Town big wheel →

The upper cable station from Kloof Nek

A bit of an unusual view of the upper cable station on top of Table Mountain seen from near the top of Kloof Nek (unusual unless you live in Cape Town and come along this road often that is)

V&A Waterfront after dark

I really don't get to go to Cape Town anywhere close to as much as I would like to. When I do though I make sure I visit some attractions and touristy spots to soak in the Cape atmosphere. A short two night visit for World Travel Market African meant that I only got to take a quick … Continue reading V&A Waterfront after dark →

Sir Lowry’s Pass view point

After nearly a day on the road between Port Elizabeth and Cape Town (roughly about 800km and normally an 8 hour drive if you only stop once or twice briefly) one starts to be in a hurry by the time you get to the top of Sir Lowry's Pass just west of Somerset West. The end … Continue reading Sir Lowry’s Pass view point →

Harbour beacon

Although it looks like a lighthouse it isn't a lighthouse, not quite. It does have a light though. What is it then and where did I see it? It is a beacon at the end of the breakwater forming part of the Port Elizabeth Harbour wall.

Moyo at Spier – The ultimate buffet lunch

I remember the first time I went to Spier Wine Estate after Moyo opened thinking that it so doesn't fit in with Spier and it surroundings at all. But just walking past the outside and going inside to experience it are two totally different things and after having lunch at Moyo's the other day I have so changed … Continue reading Moyo at Spier – The ultimate buffet lunch →