I was in Cape Town this weekend. I am sorry if I didn’t contact you but I left my Mac at home, didn’t check my mail, didn’t blog and was temporarily technophobic for four days.
Camps bay at beach barCape Town is a city that has the right idea. I obviously say this as a Jo’burg local, but I appreciate the mountain, I appreciate the view and I appreciate the beachfront and being at the tip of Africa. Many CT locals forget where they are but I was well aware of it.
I really did do too many things to actually mention in depth but here is a quick rundown of where I was, what I saw and what I loved:
Friday we did the Claremont jol vibe, Tiger Tiger – What a hole – was packed and pumping but I am not a fan of that place. Rondebosch is central, suburban with a view of the mountain. Oh, speaking of the mountain let me just mention something to all you local Cape Tonians; EVERYONE CAN SEE THE MOUNTAIN, there is no need to point it out.
Saturday we toured the coast. Kalk Bay, Fish Hoek, Simmons Town and everywhere along and in between. Chapman’s Peak was closed due to rock falls so we had to skip Hout Bay due to extra time to get there. Dinner at the V & A Waterfront is festive but well overpriced so think twice about that.
V&A Waterfront
Sunday was spent driving the wine route of Stellenbosch. We eventually settled at Spier for out “tasting” that never actually happened. We had Lunch at Moyo on the wine farm and never recovered. 
Three course (or more) meal with wine, great service, African ethos, vibe, feel, setting, architecture, layout and more. Absolutely beautiful.
Sunday night we parked our bums at the Opium Beach Bar in Camps Bay and didn’t actually move from there. Stunning sun set, fantastic company and even better cocktails ended off our evening and weekend.
Long street in Cape Town central was our final destination that unfortunately dissapointed. But nonetheless if you are a tourists it is worth the walk up a long and steep hill-type street.
Cape Town is amazing and the thing I love the most is the option available to you as a person. You can choose to be a workaholic, a surfaholic or balanced person who works hard, plays hard and lives well. Jo’burg is Jo’burg on any day of the week but Cape Town can be so many different things, places, people, experiences and mind-sets.
If you haven’t lived in Cape Town (I haven’t) then I suggest that you add it to your list of things to do before you die.
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November 13th, 2007 at 1:35 pm
Hey Nic,
I enjoyed this one. As a Cape Townian, it’s refreshing to read about the myriad adventures our city offers us. Sometimes living in the City can become a monotonous routine and I’ve always maintained that enjoying our cities offering requires pro activity, which you certainly seem to have done
What is Cape Town without the sea? Ape Town.
November 13th, 2007 at 2:14 pm
Hey Tristan! Thanks alot, Glad you liked my brief “review” of the trip. One thing I must add is that there is definitely too much stuff to do in 3 full days, so people should definitely take a week and prepare to spend money on awesome things!!
November 13th, 2007 at 3:01 pm
Hey Nic, sounds like you hit the right old spots. I wouldn’t say Moyo is the best place to go for wine tasting, it’s too tourist-orientated and lacks the unique character and heritage that the rest of Stellenbosch is renowned for. But they do pack a mean lunch (at a price!). Same goes for the Waterfront.
Given the opportunity, I’d have warned you about Tiger Tiger. The southern suburbs/UCT surrounds nightlife has taken a knock since they started redeveloping the area, best to stick to the inner city, Atlantic sea board (Camps Bay) or places inbetween like Obs/Woodstock for a different experience altogether. Or dare I say it, even the Northern (Durbanville, Belville) and West Coast (Tableview, Blouberg) suburbs have their own special kind of appeal.
Long Street, steep? Are you sure you weren’t walking up Kloof Nek?
Like pretty much the rest of the inner city, it only comes alive at night, and you have to know where to go (Zulas, Waiting Room, Rooseveldts..) otherwise again you’ll be sucked into the touristy hotspots. After Buitensingel Str it continues up as Kloof Str, which is where the uphill begins.
The Republic of Hout Bay is a very special day trip, sorry you missed it. Next time!
November 14th, 2007 at 2:38 pm
The Brass Bell at Kalk Bay. Used to do Saturday arvie live music there. Great venue.
The Seagull at Sea Point (in one of its many maifestations) had live music too. Where’s Eric was a fave band to play there.
November 14th, 2007 at 10:32 pm
Glad you enjoyed your stay. A walk up the mountain from Kirstenbosch is a definite not to be missed on your next visit. There’s a few nice places around the other side of the coastline past Simon’s Town, Cape Point Nature reserve, A Walk up the mountain path at Rhodes Memorial. There’s some great nature spots in & around the city.
We love our mountain man, no fair holding that against us. Ok maybe we are a little obsessed.
Come back soon!
November 15th, 2007 at 12:46 am
Stunning pics man. I was lucky enough to stay in Place on the Bay right at Opium in Camps Bay a few weeks ago. ‘Twas loverly.
As a newbie Stellenboscher, I have to agree with Coda about Moya… WAY too touristy. Ah, well. Next time.
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