The City of Cape Town is the capital city of the Western Cape Province. Because of the stunning natural scenery and mix of cultures, it’s possible to spend three years here and never get bored. However, I’m going to recount the tale of my packed, three-day Cape Town Weekend. Next time, I promise that I will try to extend my stay!
My Three-Day, Capetown Weekend
One of my main stops was the coastline. This place is an absolute riot of colors from all of the local flora. In order to introduce myself to the beach the right way, I decided to try a bike ride with one of those fat-tire bikes.
It took awhile to get the hang of riding like that, but after awhile, it was pretty fun. Once I got used to the bike, riding over the sandy beach at Blouberg was almost like sailing over the water.
After the bike ride, I felt like having another adventure. I had already “sailed” over the beach, so now I figured it was time to fly a little. For this, I stopped at a para-gliding dock. From there, I simply paid a fee for a chance to get hooked up to a boat that send me sailing over the water.
I thought it would be scary, but it was really exhilarating. If you’d like to experience the sensation of flying, but you aren’t really willing to jump out of an airplane, I suggest this as a good alternative.
On the second day, I decided to explore the waterfront. Because of the mix of cultures in this African city, there are plenty of shops and places to eat with favorites from anywhere in the world. It was tough to choose between an American-style burger or spicy Indian food for lunch. I won’t tell you what I picked, but I’m sure I would have been happy with either.
I also did a bit of shopping for myself. I picked up some carvings from native craftsman because I think they’ll look great in my office when I get home. I also bought my mother a nice pair of silver earrings because she always enjoys it when I bring her a present when I have an adventure.
For my third day, I visited the aquarium. It seemed a shame to be so close to the sea and not get a chance to view sea life. It was an incredible adventure in itself, and I intend to return next time. I spent the day there, but I could have spent three days roaming around between tanks and exhibits of all sorts of shellfish, fish, and even sea mammals.
Why I’ll Return To Capetown
Really, this city is a great place to spend a weekend holiday. However, it really just gave me a taste for the place and a thirst for more. Since the city has a Mediterranean climate, it’s a good place to visit almost any time of the year.
For more information about Cape Town visit: Cape Town Tourism