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    Your Cape Town Weekend: things to do from Friday 24 to Sunday 26 May, 2013

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    Tick tock, tick tock … can you hear that? It’s the countdown to an eventful weekend in gorgeous Cape Town! From hilarious comedies to divine wine festivals and gourmet shows, there is plenty to see and do in the Mother City over the next 48 hours. Join me at the following events in Cape Town from Friday 24 to Sunday 26 May, 2013.

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Soccer safari: part one

This week, I went on a Coffeebeans Routes’ soccer safari. It was an awesome experience. We visited three soccer sites in the city, exploring the sport’s history and culture in Cape Town. We started on Signal Hill, looking down on Green Point Stadium (Cape Town’s 2010 FIFA World Cup stadium), took a tour of South African Premier Soccer League team Ajax Cape Town’s base and ended at the training camp of the South African Homeless Street Soccer team.

Camps Bay – Postcard from Paul

Cecelia Forest, Constantia – Flickr pic of the day

This beautiful photo was taken by our Cape Town. Live it. Love it. group member Lee Casalena aka rival412. Lee says,“This picture was taken just above the treeline of Cecelia Forest in Constantia, Cape Town. It was only a few minutes before sunset, marking the end of a beautiful warm day in the middle of winter.

Dusk in Cape Town – Flickr pic of the day

This stark image was captured by our Cape Town. Live it. Love it. group member Assadmd. Assadmd says, “I was brought up in Kenya and studied in the Czech Republic for my medical degree, but the European climate didn’t suit me. So when it came to my postgraduate studies in orthopaedic surgery, I chose Cape Town in South Africa for its renowned universities.”

Hout Bay’s friendly seal – Flickr pic of the day

This lovely picture of a friendly seal in Hout Bay was taken by our Cape Town. Live it. Love it. group member Marc Fletcher. Marc says, “Down at the Hout Bay fishing harbour, around the back, where the fishermen land their catch on a Sunday morning, a great commotion was going on.”

Cape Town’s architecture – A Cape Town Tourism photo essay

I am very patriotic and love South Africa, the Western Cape and Cape Town, in particular. My greatest wish is for the preservation of Cape Town’s architecture, culture and environs. May future generations care for the City.

Table View windsurfer – Flickr pic of the day

This action shot was captured by our Cape Town. Live it. Love it. group member Shaun Savage. “This photo was taken in early December 2008 at Big Bay in Table View. We were on our way back home from Melkbosstrand and stopped at Big Bay to try and get a few photos before the sun faded away. Unfortunately, there was not much swell that day and this was one of the few action shots I managed to capture,” Shaun says.

Knysna Half Marathon

Photo courtesy www.oysterfestival.co.za/ Even though there is so much to do in Cape Town, it never hurts to sneak out to South Africa’s other gems for some weekend thrills every once in a while. My last venture out of Cape Town was to take part in the Knysna Half Marathon. I got into running towards the end of last year, which quickly turned into the start of a fresh addiction – one that makes you feel, eat and look better than you did when you started, which is quite rare.

An organic feast at the Old Biscuit Mill

Photo courtesy Nick Gray The Neighbourgoods Market at the Old Biscuit Mill in Woodstock awaits those who rise early on Saturday mornings. Established in 2006 as an organic farmers’ market, it occupies an old Victorian warehouse and features more than 100 specialty traders.  Gastronomes will marvel at the abundance of organic goods. From farm fresh produce and organic cheeses to gourmet sandwiches and decadent confections, every palate will be satisfied. Every Saturday, foodies pour into the market to indulge their taste buds with flavours from around the world. Parisian tarts and crêpes, thin-based pizzas, fragrant curries and organic chocolate will delight both young and old. For those who have worked up a thirst, organic wines and beers are on offer.

Mind-blowing kelp vuvuzelas

Wahabi and Christopher – trained and proficient craft painters The vuvuzela, a favourite at South African soccer matches, seems to be constantly criticised. Yet, despite complaints and requests to ban it, the vuvuzela is likely to be a feature at soccer matches during the 2010 FIFA World Cup. A way for soccer fans to support and encourage their favourite teams – and to create a dramatic atmosphere in the stadium – the instrument is considered an essential part of the South African soccer experience.

Elephants in Aquila – Flickr pic of the day

This photograph, which shows the special connection between elephants, was taken by our Cape Town. Live it. Love it. group member Hantie Brink aka Out_In_Africa at a private game reserve just two hours from Cape Town. Hantie says, “The picture of these elephants was taken at Aquila Private Game Reserve. We took our staff there for the day and it was really an amazing experience.”

Request for Proposals – services to be offered at official Cape Town Tourism visitor centre

Cape Town Tourism is ready to welcome the world for the 2010 FIFA World Cup and committed to use the event to establish a positive lasting legacy for Cape Town. In our preparations we have begun an exciting refurbishment and upgrade of our City Centre Visitor Information Centre (VIC) at Burg Street.

Warm up to the Mother City this winter

Whale-watching is a popular winter pastime in Cape Town. Photo courtesy Ian Junor We are in the wonderfully, rainy home stretch of our Cape Town winter, with only the months of July and August left to justify sleeping in, wrapping up warmly, eating out – and making the most of Cape Town Tourism’s Winter Warmer campaign. Take the chill out of winter and the depression out of the recession with Cape Town Tourism members’ great offers and prizes!  The campaign aims to offer visitors and locals irresistible, best-value deals, with many of members offering as much as a 50% reduction in price. For up-to-date information on these special offers, visit the winter website at www.capetown.travel/winter.  

South Africa gets a thumbs up from foreign tourists

Cape Point: Cape Town’s natural beauty was cited as one of the most appealing aspects of the Mother City. Photo courtesy Pet_r World soccer governing body FIFA wasn’t the only one to give South Africa the thumbs up for the 2009 FIFA Confederations Cup. A survey commissioned by Cape Town Tourism has found that Confederations Cup visitors were happy with proceedings too. In fact, an overwhelming majority of the respondents (63%) said they would return for the 2010 FIFA World Cup. The study, conducted in partnership with the University of Cape Town, consisted of a survey of 323 foreign tourists who were in South African to attend the soccer games. Most of the respondents were between 19 and 45 years old, with most of these in the 19- to 29-year age bracket. Questionnaires were distributed at stadiums around South Africa (in Johannesburg, Pretoria, Rustenburg and Bloemfontein), as well as at major hotels in Johannesburg.

Inspiration to enter our Cape Town. Live it. Love it. Winter Competition

Here are a few of the latest entries for our Cape Town. Live it. Love it. Winter Competition. Enter your own photographs of Cape Town in winter and stand a chance to win an iPod Nano! All you have to do is join our Cape Town. Live it. Love it. Winter Competition group and add your photo to the group pool.

Changing seasons in Constantia – Flickr pic of the day

This picture capturing the beauty of the late afternoon light was taken by our Cape Town. Live it. Love it. group member Hirohiko Okada aka 1/8 sec. Hirohiko says, “On a sunny winter day, just before sunset, I was walking in a vineyard in Constantia. This beautiful scene shows the trees catching the sunset light, making the leaves golden. It was a very short moment.”

365 days to kick-off!

Cape Town Tourism celebrated 365 days to kick-off in style on June 11 2009. As you can see in this video, they are ready to welcome the world!

Celebrate Madiba’s birthday at the Ubuntu Street Festival

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Dinner – with a dash of inspiration

Mark Anthony Zimmermann (aka MaZ) is the founder of the award-winning poverty-alleviation programme, The Broccoli Project On Tuesday July 28, join community volunteer organisation Safer Together for dinner and an inspiring address by Mark Anthony Zimmermann (aka MaZ), founder of the award-winning poverty-alleviation programme, The Broccoli Project. The Broccoli Project works with non-governmental organisation, retailers and suppliers to incentivise the poor. Designed along the lines of customer loyalty programmes, the project rewards those who attend skills development workshops and undergo medical screening for HIV, for example, with vouchers for food and shelter. According to the project website, it “rewards life-affirming actions”.

Get up close and personal with sharks

Photo courtesy Hermanus Backpackers Diving with sharks is a huge thrill, but at least having something between you and the shark makes the experience less hazardous. Cage diving in Simon’s Town, Cape Town, gives adrenaline junkies the opportunity to dive with the great white shark. The great white reaches lengths of 4.5m (15ft), making it the largest predatory fish. It is on the endangered species list, so seeing it in its natural environment is an experience not to be missed.

Kalk Bay wave – Flickr pic of the day

This powerful image was captured by our Cape Town. Live it. Love it. group member Keith Lyle aka Stanleyace. Keith says, “This was captured on September 1, 2008 after a storm had passed over Cape Town. When I saw these huge waves flooding the breakwater I made an immediate U-turn and drove into the harbour precinct. It was a humbling experience to observe and hear the absolute power of nature in action.”

Cape Town voted world’s No 2 city

The Twelve Apostles, from which the award-winning hotel takes its name, form a majestic backdrop. Photo courtesy Neil Howard Cape Town has sailed into second position in the Top Cities of the World poll, just behind Udaipur, India. Travel+Leisure magazine this week announced the results of its 14th annual World’s Best poll, in which readers rate the world’s best cities, islands, hotels, cruises and airlines. This publication is regarded as one of the world’s leading travel lifestyle magazines, with a monthly circulation of almost one million readers internationally.

Our national anthem: Learn it. Love it. Live it.

There’s nothing quite like the feeling you get, standing shoulder to shoulder with fellow South Africans, singing our national anthem at the start of a sports match. As thousands of voices swell together with pride, it’s unlikely that people will notice if you gloss over a few of the more difficult lines. You know what – they’re probably doing the same thing!

Scarborough – Postcard from Paul

Cape Sunset – Flickr pic of the day

This beautiful sunset was captured by our Cape Town. Live it. Love it. group member Sonja Muller. “I’ve lived in or near Cape Town for most of my life. You’d think I’ve seen all there is to see, right? Wrong!”

Cape Town’s Yebo Gogo – Flickr pic of the day

This photograph of Cape Town’s “Yebo Gogo” was taken by our Cape Town. Live it. Love it. group member Evelyn Lyle. Evelyn says, “I took this picture in an informal settlement in Langa a few months ago.”

Hout Bay blues – Flickr pic of the day

This beautiful photo of boats in Hout Bay Harbour was taken by our Cape Town. Live it. Love it. group member Corrie Du Plessis aka corneliq. Corrie says, “I’m from Tzaneen, a large town situated in the Mopani district of the Limpopo province in South Africa. I recently visited Cape Town with my brother; we both have a passion for photography.”

Table Mountain tops Everest

Photo courtesy Warren Rohner Table Mountain is one step closer to being named one of the New 7 Wonders of Nature. South Africa’s iconic mountain – the country’s only official nominee – has been voted as one of the top 77 sites selected from over 261 participants from around the globe. The much-loved landmark beat fellow category contenders Mount Everest, K2 and Mount Fiji in round two of the international competition, which relied solely on votes from the public. Table Mountain needed to be ranked in the top 11 of its category, mountains and volcanoes. Other categories include seascapes, lakes, islands, ice formations, waterfalls and forests.

Practising ubuntu in the Mother City – a Cape Town Tourism photo essay

The philosophy of ubuntu – humanness – explains a lot about African thinking and behaviour. It can be illustrated in the following way: if you have two cows, and the milk from the first cow is sufficient to feed you and your family, ubuntu requires you to give the milk from your second cow to those who need it. Ubuntu doesn’t require you to give away the cow – only what you can give, while still keeping enough for yourself. The philosophy is about caring and sharing – your time, your skills, who you are and what you can do for your community.

Hout Bay flora – Flickr pic of the day

This gorgeous view of the Cape’s flora was taken by our Cape Town. Live it. Love it. group member Brian Allen aka brianmka. Brian says, “The picture was from Chapman’s Peak Drive near Hout Bay. Even though the road was closed, we made it as far as we could, and still saw some beautiful sights.”
 
 

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