Rio Mints
Jan
30
Jan
29
Sip & Bite
The Test Kitchen
For Katherine’s final good bye dinner we decided to treat ourselves to the excellence of The Test Kitchen by Luke Dale Roberts, chef extraordinaire.
The restaurant is located inside the artsy Old Biscuit Mill… Read more
Jan
28
Concert Club
Dirty Dancing at the Artscape
My mom got me and her friend tickets to the opening night of Dirty Dancing, The Classic Story on Stage.
Oh my goodness! This was probably one of the best theater productions I have … Read more
Jan
25
Coolshitmyboyfrienddoes
Texas Weightlifting State Championships 2013
This year was the first time that Robert took part in the Texas Weightlifting State Championships. At his Crossfit gym that he goes to they offer an Olympic Lifting class, and that’s how he … Read more
Jan
24
Sip & Bite
Bread & Butter
The Bread & Butter Coffee Shop has been a buzz word in our house since they opened! My mom told me about them the first time while I was still in Texas, and as soon … Read more
Jan
23
Sip & Bite
5 Rooms @ The Alphen Boutique Hotel
For our last special dinner in Cape Town, before Robert goes back to Texas, we wanted to go somewhere romantic and elegant and we found that in the 5 Rooms restaurant of The Alphen Boutique … Read more
Jan
21
Adventure
Company Gardens
I have always really want to take Robert to the Company Gardens in Cape Town, it’s situated in the center of the city and was established in 1652 by Dutch settlers.
It’s is truly so … Read more
Jan
17
Jan
16
Me Thinks
A little melancholy today as it is exactly 1 week since Robert went back to Texas and just 1 week left before my best friend and pet, Katherine departs to London to work and live there :-(~ Please come back SOON, both of you xxx
Jan
15
Adventure
HAPPY NEW YEAR 2013
We woke up the morning of the 31st of Dec, with zero enthusiasm for the New Years party that we had decided to attend. We were so exhausted after Clare’s birthday the previous night, we … Read more
Jan
14
Me Thinks
Clare’s Crown Birthday
While I was in the states I created a post for each of my closest friend’s birthdays – just a little fuss to make up for the fact that I cannot be there with them. … Read more
Jan
13
Adventure
Bloubergstrand
SUMMER in Cape Town! The most beautiful time of the year! While Robert was here we tried to squeeze in as many beach days as possible. Last time I posted about Glen beach, today … Read more
Jan
12
SA vs USA
In the USA you say "BBQ" or "grill", this would be standing outside "grilling" meat on the fire, be it gas or wood. In South Africa we call it a "Braai", this is such a popular activity that we even made it into the symbol for our National Heritage Day.~ Click on the quote to go to our official BRAAI page
Jan
11
Sip & Bite
Laborie Wines
For our Christmas lunch we decided to show Robert some of our beautiful winelands. We chose Laborie Wines in the Paarl, a magnificent estate with breathtaking views of the Hawequas Mountain range and Du … Read more
Jan
10
Me Thinks
Merry Christmas
Hope everyone had a lovely and safe Christmas, spent with your friends, family and favourites! My Christmas was very special because it was the first Christmas that Robert would be spending with me and my … Read more
Jan
08
Sip & Bite
Die Damhuis
I recently discovered this amazing beach restaurant in Melkbosstand. This area has been expanding like crazy over the last few years and many new restaurants have made their appearance. Die Damhuis is certainly a … Read more
Jan
06
Adventure
Glen Beach
Being born and raised in Cape Town and having spent my fair share of time on it’s beautiful beaches, it is quite shocking that until 3 weeks ago I had never been to Glen Beach… Read more
Jan
04
Me Thinks
I’m back! Happy 2013!
Hi Everyone, happy 2013!
Sorry I have been so bad at blogging the last few weeks, but it has been a non – stop parade of parties, events and celebrations on this side.
Robert arrived … Read more
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