Autumn in the Mother City

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A beautiful day dawned in beautiful Cape Town and we had a breakfast date with Grandie and Gran  :-)

We all piled into Grandie's Mazda and headed into the beautiful city, also fondly known as the Mother City.  We had no problem with parking, as we made use of a parking garage. That's a big YAY in this part of town!

So off we went to Bowl restaurant - part of the Adderley Hotel. They served a nice buffet breakfast. The boys had such a great time helping themselves to all the yummy breakfast snacks. I had a fresh croissant with ham and cheese, as well as an omelette with mushrooms and cheese. With the coffee and the juice, it was more than enough for me. The staff was friendly, the manager helpful and the food satisfactory - your ordinary run of the mill buffet breakfast. Served in style  :-) I love hotel buffet breakfasts.  It's also a lovely old building, apparently built in 1903.



In deep conversation with Gran
After all our hunger pains were stilled, we decided to go for a walk in the Company Gardens. These gardens are so breathtakingly beautiful and I will never tire of being there. It has some type of magic and this day was particularly alluring with a lovely touristy feel. Vendors selling peanuts and all types of wares. Little boys playing on bongo drums. Live statues sitting still for their livelihood.  White, pink, green and brown ice cream cones...  This is what real memories are made of :)



The pigeons were particularly fond of the peanuts being fed to them by the kids, and the squirrels were a bit shy this time.  Everywhere people from all walks of life were enjoying the last bit of sun rays before winter sets in.

Creating a special bond with his bird friends
Climbing a Yellow Wood tree with Grandie
Admiring the size, age and beauty of this amazing tree.
My hubbie, myself and my 37 week pregnant bump
The best place to be
Directing the pigeons

Everytime I walk passed this cathedral, I marvel at it's beauty.  I have to make a point of going in some time. 
Magnificent St George's Cathedral
Here is some information about the church from their website:  

"Known as 'the people's Cathedral' for its role in the resistance against apartheid, St. George's Cathedral is the oldest cathedral in Southern Africa and the mother church of the Anglican Diocese of Cape Town. We invite you to visit our historical and beautiful building and to be part of an active and dedicated congregation, contributing to the life of the Cathedral and the broader Cape Town community."

They even seem to have some guided tours every Wednesday at 11h00: 

 * Every Wednesday at 11h00:  
30-minute Guided Tour of St. George's Cathedral

* Every Second Saturday at 14h00:  
Siyahamba Labyrinth: Introduction and Group Walk
For more information visit their website at:  http://www.stgeorgescathedral.com/


Micah and Gran on some interesting creation

Location: Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town, South Africa

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