Tea in 2nd Avenue at Aunty Moona's place. Only the second time i've ever visited here, but it always feels like the real Cape Town deal, being with people who have lived here all the lives and as soon as you walk in the door, you feel right at home.
Thursday, December 28, 2006
Another Generation Pic
Huseinda, seated, is 95 years old, has a memory which would make most university students shy, and is also the only person I know who has recieved a letter from Mr Nelson Mandela himself congratulating him on his birthday this year. I kid you not, I had the honour of reading the letter myself.
As we sat there having our afternoon tea, Aunty Moona was in the middle of telling me the story of when they first moved in, and Huseinda, sharp as a tack, informed her that the year was 1955. I was totally gobsmacked! I cant even remember what colour socks I wore yesterday, and heres a man almost 3 times my age who can remember the month and year he moved into his home, almost 60 years back!!
We wish him many many more years of good health and amazing memory, and look forward to celebrating his century with him.
As we sat there having our afternoon tea, Aunty Moona was in the middle of telling me the story of when they first moved in, and Huseinda, sharp as a tack, informed her that the year was 1955. I was totally gobsmacked! I cant even remember what colour socks I wore yesterday, and heres a man almost 3 times my age who can remember the month and year he moved into his home, almost 60 years back!!
We wish him many many more years of good health and amazing memory, and look forward to celebrating his century with him.
At Aunty Moona's
Great family pic at Aunty Moona's place. From left to right, Ayub, Nida, The Maiden & The Butterfly, Husseinda, Samiena, Aunty Moona.
Black Steer
I really liked the way this place was done. Im a sucker for quotes and sayings, and these guys hit the nail on the head by filling the place with some real interesting sayings etched into glass panels. You can see the one behind The Maiden in the first pic, and in the second pic you'll notice the glass panels running along the centre aisle. A highly recommended visit to anyone feeling for great ribs and steak while in Cape Town.
Food For Thought
The Maiden and I in Black Steer, Claremont, Cape Town. We decided to make this holiday a culinary experience. Todays venue was a huge step up from Biesmillahs in Bo' Kaap yesterday.
Lunch @ Black Steer
After getting the kids bathed, dressed and packed, and then getting ourselves sorted out, we finally left the house just after 4pm for what was supposed to have been a late lunch, but turned out to be an early supper. The venue was Black Steer in Claremont. A new establishment opened up by a family member of Ayubs.
I loved the setting and decor, especially those cool boards with the interesting sayings, as can be seen behind Nida in the first pic.
I loved the setting and decor, especially those cool boards with the interesting sayings, as can be seen behind Nida in the first pic.
Dreaming Of Neverland
This is how The Butterfly and I like to start our day. Pic taken by The Maiden.
Wednesday, December 27, 2006
End Of Day One
The Sunset Beach view at the end of the day. No wonder its called Sunset Beach. This is the end of Day One of our holiday in Cape Town. Stay tuned for more pics tomorrow :)
Just The Boys
My brother-in-law Ayub and I bracing ourselves for the mother of all New Years parties!!
On Our Way Home
Not to Jo'Burg, but to Base Camp (Ayub and Nida's pad in Cape Town). This is The Butterfly at the end of a full and tiring day sightseeing in and around the city.Feeding Time
This was my first attempt at a new feature on my digital camera. Fitting 2 pics into one shot. Not bad for a first attempt.
Papparazzi Shot
This is my sister-in-law Nida, The Maidens sister. Only good things to say about her. I dont have a choice, else she'll boot me out of her home (we're currently staying at hers while on holiday in Cape Town)
Ice-Cream On The Beach
The Butterfly's first taste of ice-cream, and she seemed to enjoy it a little bit too much.
Spot The Proud Dad's
Ayub and I with our most prized possessions, in Sunset Beach. How romantic, in a non-gay non-Brokeback Mountain kind of way.
Sunset Beach
These are just a few of the homes on Sunset Beach. The last pic shows the home of a famous South African racing driver. I have no idea what his name is, so he cant be too famous, but its a palace nonetheless.
Just on a whim and a fancy, I called the Estate Agent for Sunset Beach and asked him what the home prices were in the area. R4,6 million starting. Not too bad when you consider what prime property is going for in the rest of the country.
Just on a whim and a fancy, I called the Estate Agent for Sunset Beach and asked him what the home prices were in the area. R4,6 million starting. Not too bad when you consider what prime property is going for in the rest of the country.
Retro Pic
I love this pic. Thats The Maiden and The Butterfly, and if you look closely you'll see the mountain and myself in the reflection.
Table Mountain Pics
If The Mountain wont come to Sabreen, so we'll have to take Sabreen to the Mountain. The last pic shows Table Mountain and Lions head to the right of it.
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