A frame at Big Bay in Bloubergstrand, copied from an original National Geographic idea, with two women looking at Table Mountain
Right now, the USA is the news. Our lives date from the end
of World War Two and its aftermath. In those 75 years, the USA has dominated
world news in one way or another and, for all the wrong reasons, in the last four
years when the man in charge has done his best to disrupt international
relations, the environment and the democracy of his country. He has been no
friend to us in Africa. The last three days have captured our attention more
than almost any other American election and it appears that his reign is over
as the last votes are counted. Maybe this bit of history’s page is turning.
Other than that dominating news, our life has been fairly quiet. We have enjoyed two Asian meals; also, incidentally, we have had the great treat of a family braai, the first since the early part of this year. We have reported on the Asian food part of our story and you can read about that here…
Saturday was a stunning day, so we decided that it was time
to get out and enjoy Cape Town, but go somewhere different. We headed for Eden
on the (Big) Bay. However, when we got there the South Easter was really
pumping and it became "fresher" the longer we were there. It is the
place to go for the most superb view of our city and the mountain, a walk along
white sandy beaches and a paddle or a swim. But the downside is the almost
constant wind. So it is much used by wind and kite surfers, although they can
be swept out to sea. Read on…
Lunch at The Indian Oven, Hout Bay
The Indian Oven in Hout Bay impressed us so much the first
time we went. The curries are the closest to those we have eaten and enjoyed in
London, but if you like local there is one Durban curry on the menu as well as
Bunny Chows. But Lock Down got in the way and we have been longing to go back.
They have moved along the building to a better space. And there is plenty of
parking outside. Read on…
Enjoy your weekend!
