So, after just over a month down we're back up online, and life in Cape Town begins in earnest.
A quick update on the practicalities of our life: I have started tutoring at SAEP, an outreach organization where I am teaching English to post matrics. Johno retains his unfathomable job as a web developer, but now he's working two jobs, like a slave, and comes home at 7.
Our flat is very cute. Its lovely and spacious inside and we have a proper OVEN – yes, a whole one, all to ourselves! The only downside is that the house tends towards the shady side, making it chilly ... oh, and there seem to be a surplus of random children running around and making a racket. I swear, back in my day children were quiet and well behaved, seen and not heard ... also in my day pies didn't cost R11 and politicians spoke the truth! ;)
So what have Johno, Woof and I been up to? Well Johno I have been out cruising round Cape Town while Woof has been alternatively locked up and then beaten up (he seems to be on the smaller side amongst the local male kitties). Johno and I on the other hand have had better luck and have been having great fun checking out the local sights and sounds.
So far we have:
- Ridden up Table Mountain in a cable car (next time we will hike)
- Checked out some penguins and cousin's house in Simon's Town and Fishhoek
- Eaten fish and chips in Houtbay
- Eaten at the Old Biscuit Mill (so hip and vibey but usually packed with people)
- Made friends with our neighbours
- Had my parents over
- Unpacked a few boxes
- Caught flu
- Bought a R350 exercise machine from Parow
Thus from the above evidence you can surmise that life has been rather hectic, and fun. My gorgeous Victorian tub (complete with feet) has come in rather useful to soak away the babalas and tired muscles! Our most worthwhile purchase so far has been a large bottle of bubblebath!
All this being said ... is life better in Cape Town compared to Johannesburg? It is definitely prettier (might have something to do with a BIG mountain in the way) and a lot less chilly. I do miss the friends and family we left behind. All in all however, I reckon the move was for the best. I mean, who can really compete with an unlimited red wine supply and a great big mountain in your backyard!
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