Author Archives: Geoff

Meerkats Etc.

Friday 12th December 2025 0415hrs urgh!!!  The alarm went off, 30-minutes to get out and into the car then a 15-minute drive to the start of our Meerkat tour.  We were given a piece of paper with instructions on how … Continue reading

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Left to our own devices

Thursday 11th December 2025 We’ve probably had our best nights sleep this holiday, the cool room, very quiet, a very comfortable bed, large enough for 4-adults!!!, and of course an excellent meal last night that satisfied us without being too … Continue reading

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Away from Cape Town

Wednesday 10th December 2025 After 8-days in CPT it was time to move on, we have had a really good time here and visited many sights, not all, so may have to return!!, but enough to get a good appreciation … Continue reading

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The Cape Peninsula 

Tuesday 9th December 2025 Our car arrived nearly at the appointed hour, the driver had been sent to the wrong hotel, Margaret on the other hand arrived as planned!!!   Yes Margaret very kindly offered to join us and “guide” … Continue reading

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Hop-On-Hop-Off Bus Day

Monday 8th December 2025 Another hot day I expect, judging by the clear blue sky with no wind as we walk out of our hotel and head down through the car park to the lower road where the red bus … Continue reading

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Cape Town HSBC Rugby Sevens

Saturday 6th & Sunday 7thOne of “my” agenda items was to incorporate the CPT rugby sevens, part of the world-wide, 9-destination tournament, into this holiday and by some “quirk” of fate we’ve arrived!!!!  Also, another stroke of good fortune is … Continue reading

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