In The Mood for Travel: November 2012

This is by far my most exciting trip (In Africa). When I was planning to take a couple weeks in South Africa I knew I would like it but my experience there was much more than just mere like... it was fun, relaxing, thrilling and loved every minute of it. Coming from a country where free ranging wild game can be viewed within the city I knew I would skip Kruger and directly go explore the Mother City.

As soon as I landed at Cape Town I knew I would love it... it was summer and there sky was blue with clear views of Table Mountain. It was quite windy and had an interesting experience with my chiffon dress been blown up as I walked (funny now but not as funny then :).

As I drove from the airport to my hostel I could feel that this would be a trip like no other. It had an appeal like one I have not heard before. As soon as I saw my cozy nice room with a perfect view of Table Mountain, I knew it was a good choice cutting my Johannesburg trip short :). I stayed at the the The Backpack. You get the whole package, convenient to walking to Long street for a drink, V & A waterfront and perfect views :)

My norm on a trip is to go to the bar and find new people to hang out with and know what places I need to add or scratch from my to do list. This time it was different, I took my day bag and started walking to V& A Waterfront. Cape Town is very walking friendly city which makes it so easy to explore the beauty of the Mother Land.

As soon as I got to the top of the table mountain and was viewing the city on a nice summer morning, I knew this was perfection for a short vacay..I remember waking up and so keen to hike up the mountain to get some exercises and good hiking pictures.. so am having my ham and cheese bagel and I decide to loose the hiking gear, get my shorts and go for the cable car.. hahaha very typical of me :)

So in the few weeks I was there I got to meet some of the coolest friends from around the world. My favorite day during my entire visit, we rented a car and drove down the scenic route to cape point, passing by Boulders beach for our penguin encounter and having Snoekies at Snoekies, Hout Bay.

Other highlights were the wine tasting at Stellenbosch, brandy tasting at Stellenbosch, Kirstenbosch gardens, camps bay, Chapmans peak and Noordhoek Beach.