Cape Town Adventures!

Once again I have left it too long between posts, but there has just been too much fun being had! I had a beautiful Christmas and Boxing Day in Gordons Bay and then have been in the amazing city of Cape Town since!! It is such a wonderful city with the most beautiful scenery, mixture of people, things to do and places to see. Have been doing all the touristy things:

* Took the cable car up and had breakfast on Table Mountain which was absolutely stunning.

* Been down to the V&A Waterfront various times to listen to live music, look around the shops and the harbour.

* Had a massive Braai and then watched the New years Eve fireworks at the Waterfront before hitting the clubs in Long Street for an enormous New year celebration.

* Did a tour of the Cape Peninsula. Well actually just jumped into a hire care with two other Aussie guys i met in our dorm. We had a map but its only functional use was as a fan for my face. We did get lost, well we called it 'detouring' various times but saw everything we wanted to see and even had time to stop off at a pub for a few drinks.

* Visited the gorgeous Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens and Stellenbosch for coffee and lunch and had my face painted in traditional Xhosa way.

* Lazed on the beautiful beaches of Camps Bay and Clifton. Didnt swim because the water is flippin freeeeezing!! There are seals and penguins in the water, thats how cold it is.

* Took walks through the gorgeous city and danced to the beat of street performers drums.

* Bargained my way through all the amazing African craft markets

* Had various Braai's (South African BBQ's)

* watched the Cape Minstrel parade through the city.

* Climbed Lions head and had drinks and nibbleys at the top and walked down as the sun set.

But apart from all the touristy things I have had some of the best nights/days out of my life!! The party scene in CApe Town and especially Long Street is constant and ever pumping!! I have been staying with numerous other people that i have met on my travels down the coast so there has always been a big bunch of us keen to hit the town. Plus i have met so many amazing locals who are always rearing to show me the places to go! The backpackers i have been staying at is right in Long Street with the balcony that looks out over the street. Thus the party starts there and then you can wonder down and stumble home very easily! The music at the clubs here in Africa is sooooooooo gooooood!!! The best music and dancing i have ever seen. I am totally in my element! Haha. Have been to various different scenes- irish bars, niteclubs, reggae bars, trance parties, hiphop clubs and the ever-pumping house. So much fun! My Cape Town experience has been so so so much fun. Have been with the best people and met the best people from all over the world as well as wonderful locals. I am going to miss Africa sooooo much. I am definately coming back....various times.....even to live! Hahah we will see....