Finchley House
Travel Blogs from Cape Town
Room with a view.
... mostly amazing. The wind was strong so it was a little cold but the weather was clear so the views were phenomenal. We walked around for a while before having some lunch in the cafe. We then headed back down to ground :) We hopped back on the bus to Camps bay where we got off to look around and take in the stunning beach views.....sigh. Its hard to think that in less than a week, we ...
If I have one a day....am I addicted?
... traveling to South African tribes and illustrating the dress, meaning, and purpose of tribal life. The other was a unique blend of both contemporary and more traditional paintings and sculpture. I think the thing that drew me in most was the representation of black images in a art museum. I know I don't visit every museum in the U.S., but it struck me seeing black people represented in a national gallery. I was viewing an innovative installation on twins when my ...
Checking in...
... match and do a riverboat trip on the Seine through the canals. But my favorite thing this time was riding the Velib bikes with my dad around the city. We all love Paris. And trips home to the States - the Beaverkill, NYC, Nashville and New Hampshire and Maine and Florida to see my family.
So, life at the bottom of the continent. Fun, different, the same, and a great place to grow up. Come visit!
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Groot Constantia
... do lots of damage. I have heard they employ baboon guards to protect the grapes – Giva is thinking of applying so he can be near to Rainbow – I just shake my head!!
Back home and a quick chat with Denise and then my cousin Neil came to fetch me. We drove to the old age home where my Aunty Daph and Uncle Bill are. He is very frail but seemed to know who I was – Neil said he was having a good day –Daph was delighted to see me and peppered me ...
Week 43 – Cruising In Cape Town!
Hey folks, hope you're all well :)
The next couple of updates are actually from a while back so may be a little rough around the edges :)
It’s been weird but good to be back in the mother land after so many years away. I’m glad to have had the chance to begin my SA trip in Cape Town which I hadn’t previously been to so can easily play the tourist card and not have too many repercussions :) So let’s get on with it…
I arrived on ...