Asara is a little way out of Stellenbosch, and fairly close to the Spier Estate where Kerry-Anne will be hosting the 2012 Content Strategy Forum towards the end of next month. It's proximity to Spier and that Trip Advisor currently ranks Asara number 2 out of 18 hotels in Stellenbosch probably makes it a great alternative hotel. I wonder if the view has something to do with that? :)
Monthly Archives: September 2012
Tiny wildflowers
Three ducks in a pond
Sparkling reeds
The geese know something
Dams of Durbanville
What power failures?
Calm before the storm? I'm not sure. We had a bitterly cold winter, and we survived, so perhaps our supply of energy is under control.
Doves on a wire
A view of Devil’s Peak
Silver Surfer
Rusty Kombi
The good old Kombi
See the city
The bus leaves from the V&A Waterfront, just outside the aquarium. As you can see from the front of the bus, this is the "Blue Mini Peninsula Tour" which basically traverses the city, takes a drive over Kloof Nek, down to Camps Bay, and along the coast back towards Sea Point, ending back where you started at the V&A Waterfront.
Do this trip if you have half a day available of if you'd prefer to spend a long time at hop-off spots - you're sure to enjoy it. As an alternative you could take the day-long tour that goes via Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens, over to Hout Bay, and back along the coast past Camps Bay, Sea Point, also returning to the V&A Waterfront.
Houses of Kloof Nek Road
In close proximity
Breakfast in Cape Town
Beach Road in Sea Point
Hip Hop fashion
Sea Point seas
Horn’s ‘n flames
Espresso Bar in Buitenkant Street
Tables and umbrellas
You should visit one afternoon - it's a fine place to stop for a late afternoon snack as the sun starts to dip closer to the horizon.
Drencher stop valve inside
Beer underground
Buitenkant Street
The Azzavia mosque
Even though Cape Town has a thriving Muslim population, I can't claim to know an awful lot about Islamic culture. The little that I do know about this building is that construction was started in 1919 by one Muhammad Salih, a shaykh (teacher) originally from the little town of Swellendam. You can read a little more over here.
No parking
Opium
Ice cream cone
Only recently, while walking in the area, did I notice that a small group of vendors have opened shop on the same spot, selling a variety of treats - including this, my favourite. :)
Countries and flags
I'll be back in Cape Town soon, but until then I hope that you'll be happy with the photos that I stashed away before I left. :)