CAPE TOWN DIVA
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Thursday, 31 January 2013
Amphitheatre, just outside Cape Town
This is a beautiful amphitheatre called Oude Libertas, just outside Stellenbosch in Cape Town, about a 40 minute drive from the City. Every year they present a summer season of fabulous entertainment - music, dance, song, all done in a perfect setting. Last night La Rosa, South Arica's most established Spanish dance company, opened '... en el Flamenco Tablao'. A stunning performance setting... check out their websites www.larosa.co.za & www.oudelibertas.co.za @LaRosa1990
Labels: Theatre
Wednesday, 30 January 2013
Curly cat toes..
And if my picture had sound, you'd hear Felix purring....he curls his toes when he gets scratches under his chin ...
Labels: My Cat
A morning walk along Victoria Road, Clifton
A walk along Victoria Road in Clifton is (Instagram) heaven! This has to be one of the most exquisite & scenic coastal areas in the world, with the 4 pristine (Blue Flag status) beach coves & the majestic 12 Apostles mountain range forming a backdrop to the dramatic landscape. Clifton is one of the most coveted residential areas in Cape Town where properties fetch unbelievably high prices, sought after by the rich & famous of SA & beyond. One of great advantages of the suburb is that when that bitch South Easter gale is blowing the City into a mass of bad hair moments, there is nary a breath of wind in Clifton. True story.
Labels: Beautiful Cape Town, Favourite Places
Lunch at Harbour House Waterfront
It was the perfect day for lunch outdoors, on the deck at Harbour House, the Waterfront restaurant ( the other Harbour House is in Kalk Bay). Deliciousness came at us from all directions...the view, the vino & the food...gazpacho appetizers, fish soup, house salad, grilled calamari, & ending off with panacotta & sorbet for dessert. This is an exceptional restaurant & a must on the to-do list for locals & People From Afar. @HarbourHouseVnA
Fish soup...
Yoghurt panacotta in a berry soup
Labels: Beautiful Cape Town, Favourite Places, Food Drink
New Coffee Shop, Cape Town
Spotted this new coffee shop- The Blend-in Roeland Street...they offer various blends including Origin, Deluxe & Truth. Roeland Street begins at the top of the hill with Viglietti Motors (Ferrarri & Maserati dealers) & ends with the Houses of Parliament. The fabulous Book Lounge is nearby, on the corner of Roeland and Buitenkant? Re the coffee, my flat white was smooth & the owner is very friendly...pop in sometime*
Labels: Beautiful Cape Town, Food Drink
Sunday, 27 January 2013
The leader of the Opposition, Lindiwe Mazibuko & Refilwe Moloto
The dynamic leader of the DA, Lindiwe Mazibuko attended the opening of Dirty Dancing at the Artscape Theatre last night. This woman is designed for greatness...we all know it. @LindiMazibuko Viva!!
Labels: Events, Famous People I meet
The One & Only, Cape Town
A deck with a view...you can see the top of Devil's Peak above the umbrellas & the start of the wind...that cloud is a dead giveaway ...
Labels: Beautiful Cape Town
Jason for coffee...
Ok so you've heard time and again about Jason Deli & Bakery in Bree Street, Cape Town. Up until recently it was an 8-3pm spot but now, good news, he is trading on Saturdays from The Hatch, the original outlet for good coffee & delectable pastries like pasteis de nata, empanadas & more. @captainbreadza is Jason's handle.
Labels: Favourite Places, Food Drink
Athol Fugard, Playwright
Athol Fugard is South Africa's greatest living playwright. This was taken 2 days ago in his apartment in Sea Point, Cape Town, after an in depth interview with Rapport newspaper, as part of their Leermeester series. Mr. Fugard is currently directing his new play which he co- wrote in Afrikaans with academic Riana Steyn. It's called 'Die Laaste Karretjiegraf' & it's playing at the Fugard Theatre, named after him, until 23 February. Follow @TheFugard on Twitter or keep up with happenings via their Facebook page.
Labels: Famous People I meet
Thursday, 24 January 2013
Cape Town, City Centre
This pic was taken from Artscape 's piazza area, see the next image. Believe it or nay, the movie Dredd was filmed in part at the Artscape. It's an amazing building actually, built in 1971 & currently home to the City's Ballet, Opera & Jazz companies. All the major shows happen here, like Phantom of the Opera, Les Mis, Cats, Chicago &, starting this week, Dirty Dancing. It's a beautiful theatre venue @ ArtscapeTheatre
Artscape, part of the upper piazza & the main entrance
Labels: Beautiful Cape Town, Design, Favourite Places
Wednesday, 23 January 2013
Lions Head, Cape Town
This is the view of an unusual mountain called Lions Head which slopes down to form Signal Hill. Climbing up Lions Head is huge attraction for locals and tourists alike & the view from the top is spectacular. A definite must for anyone's itinerary whether from near or far. This photo was taken from Camps Bay Drive, going towards town.
Labels: Beautiful Cape Town
Architectural masterpiece in Camps Bay, Camps Bay
This house is superbly designed & positioned beautifully at the start of Camps Bay's main road, overlooking the ocean. This picture was taken at around 08:00 this morning when the light was very soft...
Labels: Beautiful Cape Town