Monthly Archives: November 2014

Beach-sand art

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Beach-sand art
I made this using a discarded plastic fork that I happened to come across while digging my hands under the sand. Eeeewe... yes.

I went to an art gallery recently and was somewhat confused by what people classify as art. I guess it's highly subjective; dependent on one's personal point of view. And that said, I rate if I could frame this piece of beach I could make a fortune. ;)

Mitchell’s, a Scottish ale house

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Mitchell's, a Scottish ale house
Mitchell's is one of the long-standing tenants of the V&A Waterfront. In fact, it's been there so long that I can't remember it not being there!

Mitchelle's Brewery started in the east-coast seaside town of Knysna in 1983, and in subsequent years opened outlets (like Mitchell's Waterfront Brewery) in Cape Town, Gauteng, and along the Garden Route.

If you're a beer-lover, you should certainly consider stopping in here for lunch and a couple of drinks.

Our pretty white beach sand

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Our pretty white beach sand
The beaches along our Atlantic seaboard, stretching from Clifton, through Camps Bay and along to Llandudno, have some of the most pristine-white beach sand I've seen; except for those rare day when unusual currents drive a layer of green sea-slime (possibly a form of green algae) onto the beachfront. This was one of those days, but I kindly refrained from posting a photo of the waterline. It's a pleasure. :)

Beach kids and bodyboards

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Beach kids and bodyboards
There were far too many kids on this beach. Well, actually, I'm kidding. ;) What I mean is, I've taken to frequenting the more refined and sedate Clifton 3rd and 2nd beaches. Clifton 4th (the one in this photo) is probably the best of the four beaches along the stretch of coast, but in summer tends to get quite crowded and noisy (with babies, toddlers, and ice-cream salesmen).

If you believe there’s nothing up my sleeve…

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If you believe there's nothing up my sleeve...
The chairs at Hard Pressed Cafe in Cape Town are decorated with vinyl album covers and lyrics. Pretty awesome idea hey?

FWIW, their coffee was pretty good and reasonably well priced - and we enjoyed the salmon and poached egg breakfast tremendously. They have many '90s vinyls for sale, although many of the used ones are somewhat scratched and the new ones seem overpriced at just under R500.

Mostly naughty

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Mostly naughty
He looks innocent - but, his name is William and let me assure you, his mostly naughty. He bites his aunt's ears after pretending to groom her. He hides from us when it's time to come inside; then talks back at us when we scold him. Occasionally he catches birds, lizards, and even moles. Most nights he purrs far too loudly while I'm trying to fall asleep, and then wakes up too early and demands attention. It's hard being a parent.

Reserved @ Hudsons

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Reserved @ Hudsons
It's known as "The Burger Joint", but here's the secret - they actually sell pretty darn fantastic pizza. And waffles. And beer. And did I mention waffles?! When visiting Cape Town, pop in at Hudsons on Somerset Road in Green Point. The staff are great, the food is great, the atmosphere is great.

Be sure to make a reservation if you intend going between 18h00 and 21h00 most nights - it's super popular and you're unlikely to get a table otherwise.