Cape Town December 2018

Summer in Cape Town - best place to be! Though it was a working holiday. The jobs I have now are conducted mainly in The Cloud, which means I can pretty much work anywhere in the world as long as there is WiFi. It's great from that point of view but on the other hand it meant that it wasn't a break. I did get to swim quite a lot and saw quite a few friends and family, but work ... Things are changing this year, I'll keep you posted.

The weather was mainly spectacular though the sea temp is always cold, being Atlantic as it is. No penguins this time, they were all around the corner at Boulders. This is the most photogenic spot and we swam there at least 6 times in those two weeks, so I'll try not to bore you with repetitive shots.

I did take a drive around the far south one afternoon, past Kommetjie, past Slangkoppunt (Snake Head) - the tallest cast iron lighthouse in South Africa (who knew? I lived there for 20 years and have only just discovered this fact, I also discovered you can do a tour there! Next time).

Onwards to Misty Cliffs, Scarborough and then across Red Hill to Simonstown.

Catching up on some South African staples, besides biltong. This Amarula, long story, but my kids have owed me a bottle since they polished off a bottle they had gifted me a couple of years ago. They say they have paid me back, but I don't recall ...... Anyway, I don't recommend this Vanilla version, it's a bit cough mixture-ish, stick with the original.

Steri Stumpi - I know, probably doesn't contain any known food or nutritional products, but still, a necessity. Works particularly well after dentist visits (which involves another story of biltong).

In previous years we've had a braai, but this year Ann offered their house as a venue and we just had a small party. Kate has become the Queen of party platters - so easy to do and you can make them as substantial as you like, as well as adding dessert.

Kate and Ann, Delphi and Michele

Do not be fooled for one instant at the angelic look on this cat's face. This is Frankie and he's a bit of a demon. Corinne has had practice with these babies though.

Back to the Woodstock house and some serious loft clearing out to do. This angel is Cinnie, she's special. Also known to come home with other people's belongings.