Climbing a Wonder of Nature...Table Mountain

The view was crazy … the wind was crazy… It was crazy beautiful.  If anyone has been to the Grand Canyon you’ll understand that pictures really can’t do it justice.  Table Mountain is now campaigning in the Global election to be nominated as one of the new Seven Wonders of the Natural World. Everyday  South Africans are urged to go online and vote.  I must say that the view was amazing. You feel like your sitting on top of God’s footstool looking over South Africa.  As the breeze blows and the air is clear and clean you feel like your in a whole other world. My mind was so clear to think and reflect. I enjoyed every minute of this journey. I have hundreds of pics but to not bombard you I grudgingly choose a few :)

 Take note that this is just the bottom cliff that you must climb to get to the Base of table Mountain! Nowhere near the top...

Crazy people! They're everywhere you go,... what can I say.  These people were rock climbing down the mountain,.. the drop is so steep I could never imagine doing this!

I felt like the Lion King on Pride Rock!! Here I am overlooking AFrica...
Feet up, lying on my stomach just chatting with God..
Can you see the different colours in the sky, overlooking the mountains, which overlooks the land... Beautiful... Wish you guys were here to see it AND feel it

This Pic shows off all of downtown Cape Town. The centre bowl to the left is the major stadium where FIFA was held! The front and centre dock area is their famous V& A Waterfront and all in the middle is Cape Town central bowl. This is where most people work and some people live.  This is where all the Actions at!

Is South Africa on your to visit list? If not it should be  :)

Camps Bay

Camps Bay

After a long day at Table Mountain we went to Camps Bay. This is a popular beach area in South Africa. It is very beautiful with it’s blue water white sand and wonderful shops. We spent the evening just relaxing on the patio taking in the sights.   Unfortunately is was too cold for a swim, although we did walk along the beach.  Have I mentioned that I love South Africa?  Just walking down the streets is like a breath of fresh air on day’s like today.  Home Sick?... not yet! 

Our first Outing...May 9th

May 9th 2011-

According to Cat I was the high light of the evening... not the flying 3inch cockroach!! We went out for the evening at a beautiful restaurant called Cape to Cuba.   We laughed and dined through the evening and made declarations to visit again before the meal was even complete.  As I sipped my cranberry ginger-ale I noticed a slight shadow pass behind my head.  I slowly turned to see what caught my attention only to notice a cockroach longer than my thumb pass my head and head straight towards Cat's ear! I could not even form a proper sentence other than....Cat..Cat..Cat... as I got up and ran from the table!!
Hearing the fear in my voice Cat immediately jumped up without looking knowing danger was near.  As Cat her friend and I stood around in shock, the waiters laughed but refused to go anywhere near the table themselves. Supposedly these flying creatures are a common occurrence in South Africa and I should start to get used to it... ummmm not likely.  

To my dismay instead of leaving everyone decided to switch tables!! Can you believe this! Even after I mentioned endless horror stories of people who have been attacked...Yes by cock-a-roaches.., I am serious!  Anyway's Below is a pic of the happy party.. minus me.

 Needless to say I haven't been back.

Karaoke!!

I Lovveeeee Karaoke!! For my girlfriend's birthday we all went to Karaoke and I will never forget the experience. Although before I used to make fun of those that would go to Karaoke I now am a firm follower and will definitely do it again! Although the room was small, the acoustics carried our off tune voices to melodious harmony..lol..


Anyways, for anyone new to the experience I do promote private rooms! XoXo lounge is quite reasonable. Having your own personal room to act a fool was definitely liberating!! When I pulled up information on Karaoke there was a lot of information on select bars/lounges however I was slightly turned off by the hour to two hour waits. The private rooms give a better experience to sing all night without any interruption. For all those waiting to unleash your inner Canadian Idol (without judgement), Karaoke is the place!