We wake up, down a coffee, go and cycle the red route in Harkerville forest. Back at the lodge, I jump in the plunge pool, jump in the shower and off we go to breakfast. After breakfast, work for an hour or two and we are off to Robberg Nature Reserve. At the gate, Mike…
Over the past year, negative publicity about the drought and resulting water restrictions has had a severe impact on tourism in Cape Town. The great news is that good rain over the winter means that dams in the Western Cape Province are now 61% full – higher than dam levels in 2015, before water restrictions…
When conceptualizing and planning Ebb Tide Apartments in Victoria Road, Camps Bay, the previous owner – David Higginson – was insistent on the efficiency of space and energy. The end result is a superb, modern green build. Ebb Tide is situated on the platinum mile of Camps Bay in Cape Town and offers the ultimate in…
I loved Caitlin Moran’s column in The Sunday times this weekend: ‘My middle-aged guide to holidays’. Ok, I love all her articles but regarding this one…. She explains how her holidays have changed from when she was young and care free. Now her holidays consists of trying to buy the exact amount of bin liners…
To get a new perspective “Travel and change of place impart new vigor to the mind.” – Seneca Ever experienced that AHA! moment when you are away? Challenging ourselves “Life begins at the end of your comfort zone.” – Neale Donald Walsch That feeling after you have pushed yourself beyond what you thought your limitations were.…
It’s Sunday afternoon and Mike’s gone cycling and I am pottering in the kitchen. So I make these Health Balls just throwing in a few moderately healthy ingredients and it turns out absolutely divine. We just polished them for desert – so I can’t even show you a photo. But here is the recipe –…
We are often asked what businesses are located near our Camps Bay villas and apartments. What is there to do nearby? What restaurants are near you? Is there a gym nearby? Can I quickly walk to the hairdresser / beauty salon etc. So here is a list of what is near our apartments and villas…
My friends, Giovanni and Stefano have made their three bedroom luxurious villa in Puglia available for rental. As you know Puglia is the heal of the boot in the South of Italy. Puglia is known for it’s olive trees, beautiful beaches, great climate and friendly people. This minimalist villa is built in the lamia style…
We have been planning to do this walk for a few weeks but each weekend there was rain forecasted. Mike is from the UK and he can’t help himself, he gets grumpy when it rains, so you will understand that walking in the rain is not an option. Ready, steady, blue sky forecast and off…
Strawberries, cream, Champagne anyone? We offer a fridge stocking service to all our guests who book a villa or apartment with us. You send us your requirements and it will be ready in your kitchen on arrival. http://www.campsbayapartments.com/kitchenstocking/ All our villas and apartments in Camps Bay, offer large TV’s with DSTV for your watching pleasure.…
We live in a renovated 1960’s house (which are becoming rare in Camps Bay). We are very privileged to have a view over the ocean on the Bakoven side of Camps Bay. In winter we love to make a fire while the rain falls on the conservatory glass. I love to cook and my speciality…
5 Things I like about winter in Camps Bay Camps Bay or the Atlantic Seaboard is one of the warmest parts of Cape Town in the winter. Drive out to the suburbs and the temperature plummets. Swimming in the Camps Bay tidal pool. We are a bunch of crazy Camps Bay and Clifton ladies who…
5 Fun things to do in Cape Town this winter: – Play board games at The Big Box Café. They started their first board games shop in France and now you can experience it in Cape Town. Enjoy playing the old trusted board games or try one of the latest games available. 18 Roeland Street in…
Matilda – The Musical is coming to Cape Town I am so excited, my favourite musical Matilda, is coming to Cape Town’s Artscape Opera from 11 December – 13 January 2019. Matilda, was written by Roald Dahl in 1988. Matilda – The Musical was written by Dennis Kelly and Tim Minchin and premiered in November…
My favourite poet is Fernando Pessoa. He was one of the greatest Portuguese poets of all time. He was born on 13 June 1888 in Lisbon. His father passed away when he was five years old. After his mother remarried, they moved to South Africa, where his stepfather was the Portuguese consul in Durban. I…
I met George Skaris many years ago when we did the Block House time trails on Tuesday afternoons. He owned a business in Verbier in Switzerland and used to spend six months a year in Camps Bay. In the meanwhile George has decided to make Camps Bay his permanent home. He has traded his ski’s…
Most mornings myself and at least five other Camps Bay and Clifton ladies swim in the tidal pool at Camps Bay beach. Rain, shine, windy, overcast, hot – we swim. As you know we have the cold Atlantic ocean and the water in winter in Camps Bay is about 14 degrees celsius. My friends tell…
I have cycled two Camino’s and walked one. I am far from the perfect pilgrim but I am passionate about walking and cycling the Camino and to this end, you are welcome to read my advise (or not). Relax and just do the Camino. The more I read about the Camino – the more nervous…
I love winter in Camps Bay. There is virtually no wind. If it rains, it mostly rains at night and the days in Camps Bay are fresh, clear and beautiful. Camps Bay does not get as cold as we are so close to the ocean. Then of course, let us not forget the winter restaurant…
The Wonder is the latest novel by Emma Donoghue. I read until late last night while my eyes were burning and Mike was complaining. Around midnight, I finally finished. Emma Donoghue is famous for her book Room, which was made into a movie with the same title. Watch the movie HERE Although The Wonder is…