Hello, Bonjour and Molweni from Cape Town where I live and work for two years. Due to the ongoing pandemic, I have arrived about 9 months later than planned. But I think all of us have realized by now that planning and COVID-19 are not much compatible.
Every now and then it happens that I don’t have any electricity anymore. This doesn’t happen only to me but to everyone in South Africa, it’s commonly referred to as loadshedding where Eskom the supplier cuts off electricity for some hours in some areas. There are schedules in place to check when your neighborhood won’t be supplied with electricity. Shortly explained: there is not enough electricity to supply the demand of everyone, we don’t need to go further into the details of corruption and mismanagement…
I learned to be more aware of the loadshedding schedule as some restaurants can’t serve food, you won’t be able to pay with card and during evening time you find yourself in the dark. Loadshedding is a concept one must integrate into life here!
Cold dinner during loadshedding
Empty streets in front of Table Mountain Nationalpark
I still enjoy very much my horse lease as well as the lovely views from the stable onto the Table Mountain National Park. It’s gorgeous every single time.
Magnificent views from the stables
Trotting along after our workout
So far, I still haven’t found a final longterm rental apartment place but I hope by next week I will. Can’t wait to settle into my own place with my proper furniture to feel like home. We will see what the time will bring.
Many wonderful views, hard to choose the right one
Different apartments, different views
Another short hike waited for me along Signal Hill. The path goes along the side of it and would eventually lead to Lion‘s Head. The views from here offer the epic Lion‘s Head view and also the ocean side with Sea Point, Fresnaye and Bantry Bay along the Waterfront to be spotted.
Hiking trail along Signal Hill
View on Sea Point
My newest lessons learned in my new home town:
- Cold and dark – be organized for loadshedding or you must eat cold food,
- Free space – parking lots are free of charge and plentiful during COVID times &
- Be fast – if you want to eat out, order before 6.30pm or you won’t be served due to the current curfew!
Cheers to wandering the world and exploring my new home town – bye bye, salut and hamba kakuhle ∞
See you at the next adventure