Last Full Day in Cape Town Friday 5th Jan 2007-01-05 Hard to believe that we are heading off tomorrow James on his way back to London and Moi off to Jo’burg and beyond. The Show was at a small theatre called ‘On Broadway’ the plot was a spoof based on Brokeback Mountain, there were lots of Afrikaans jokes that we would not have got, if it were not for the people on the next table explaining them. Very funny show and a good dinner. Friday was a Shopping day in the Victorian shopping district of Long Street where we spent the morning browsing the shops and markets for bargains. Lunch was at the famous Mamma Africa on Long Street. After Lunch we walked up to the Muslim settlement, Bo-Kaap its amazing how colourful the houses were ... read more

Off at the crack of dawn for the drive out to Fairy Glen (honestly) Game reserve. Which is set in the spectacular mountains about 100Km inland from the Cape coast. Our guide and mentor and in due course bodyguard was Rory. His local knowledge ensured that we got the most out of the tour thanks to a good seat in the land rover and a well-informed driver. We met all of the big 5 including real close-up with the Lions, Buffalo and Giraffes. After a good lunch at the reserve, the opportunity to explain to the nosey couple who had been wondering why we had been given preferential treatment arose. I explained that Rory was a South African Government appointed Bodyguard and he was looking after us for the day. We left them suitably puzzled and ... read more

Location St Georges Hotel Cape Town RSA Fantastic weather the sun was shining and there is a warm wind. First impression is ‘wow’ the views and the buildings are stunning. Yesterday afternoon went off to the Water Front complex to have a look around, a beautiful development keeping all of the original features of the old Victorian Harbour, sat and soaked up the sun over a Castle beer. Last night we found a fabulous Restaurant called Beluga, located in the old foundry in Prestwich Street; just back from the waterfront, fantastic food & wine have booked up here for New Years Eve Jazz night. The food here is of great quality and reasonably inexpensive. Today Saturday we decide to have a good look around the City and take in some culture. We walked up to the ... read more

Well its nearly here and I am trying to get the hang of this blog thing and working out how to use the software etc anyway here here you will find my route ... read more