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What to do in Cape Town? I think enough has been said about the usual physical activities. Although we also have some novel adventures such as dune boarding, mountain abseiling and shark cage diving.
Eating out is usually very good value and local wines are exceptionally well priced. Service is mostly good.
Try visiting the local food and eco markets such as The Neighbourgoods Market or Wellness Warehouse.
With such great weather we have live music al fresco at the Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens. Pack a picnic basket and get there early. We also have the outdoor Shakespeare festival at Maynardville. Same thing, pack a bottle of wine and some snacks to enjoy before the show. And if you are here around about full moon, then a full moon hike up Lion’s Head is a must. Again, pack a picnic backpack and get there early or you won’t get parking.
Handy little blog Karen – I'm a journalist who'll be based in Cape Town for 6 weeks with Australian broadcaster SBS – keen to hear more about the restaurants and especially the wine.
Is there a guide to all the different types of local wine? Keen to know what the best wines to drink will be after a long day or work!
We have John Platter's guide to South African wines. Some of our supermarkets also have a wine advisor on hand – if you ask. Check out the Eat Out guide on-line. Although I feel some of the places recommended in there are a bit steep in price. Closer to World Cup, maybe I must write a piece on where we eat? We run a B & B and I get so angry when visitors get ripped off. Since we live here, we know the best places to go.