All Posts in Category: Living

The Doctor Is In

A sure sign that summer proper is on its way is when, out of nowhere, the mild, sunny days of spring are interrupted by gale-force winds known by Capetonians as ‘the Cape Doctor.’ We humans have a short memory when it comes to the weather. Every late spring we are surprised by the intensity of…

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Sexy Sundowner Spots

Things are certainly looking up for us. Despite our fears and some scary predictions, we rode out the Covid-19 storm with extraordinary success, and a recovery rate so high it has medical professionals puzzled. As we enjoy the transition to Level One and look forward to international borders opening up on 1 October, spring has…

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Sea Point Secrets

Sea Point and its surrounds looked very different in the 1800s and 1900s. Before the promenade wall was built there was nothing separating residents from the ocean but undulating sand and jagged outcrops of black, volcanic rock. Today, Beach Road is dominated by tall apartment blocks commanding enviable views of the shipping lines and Signal…

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Go Clubbing

A happy event for Capetonians has been the long-awaited opening of our sports and social clubs. Cape Town is an active, health-conscious city, and its great climate allows for year-long outdoor activities. These venues come highly recommended. Swiss Tennis Club A Swiss tennis club in Cape Town? Actually there are two, one in Tamboerskloof and…

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