Throwback Thursday Simon Van Der Stel names the Bay The False Bay side of the Cape Peninsula, sheltered from the violent northwest gales, was the obvious alternative, and Simon’s Bay was selected by Simon Van Der Stel himself as the safest anchorage. For many years to come there were no facilities for visiting ships and …
Come stay over at Mariner Guesthouse in Simon’s Town and take advantage of this great offer to visit the Cape of Good Hope at Cape Point this weekend! 14 September is the start of #SANParksweek and we are celebrating it at Cape Point – remember to bring your SA ID to claim these specials at …
Who remembers these ice cream cups with wooden spoons? #tbt Throwback Thursday is the name of a weekly social media posting trend and hashtag game that users participate in to share and look back fondly on some of their favorite memories — hence the “throwback” theme. In this case, the “throwback” component of a post …
The short-tail stingray or smooth stingray (Dasyatis brevicaudata) is a common species of stingray in the family Dasyatidae. It occurs off southern Africa, typically offshore at a depth of 180–480 m (590–1,570 ft), and off southern Australia and New Zealand, from theintertidal zone to a depth of 156 m (512 ft). It is mostly bottom-dwelling in nature and can be found across a range of habitats fromestuaries to reefs, but also frequently swims into open water. The largest stingray in …
Happy Spring South Africa! Spring is one of the four conventional temperate seasons, following winter and preceding summer. There are various technical definitions of spring, but local usage of the term varies according to local climate, cultures and customs. When it is spring in the Northern Hemisphere, it will be autumn in the Southern Hemisphere. …
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Best Theatres in and around Cape Town A round-up of the top playhouses, performance spaces and stages in the Mother City The Mother City is home to a number of theatres, playhouses and concert halls that present some of the best local and, often, international productions. From world class ballets and musicals to experimental and …
Happy Throwback Thursday! #tbt Were you growing up during the 70’s, 80’s and 90’s? Can you remember these toys and games? Did any of the above brought back happy memories?
Winter special general notes Check-in time is from 2pm on the arrival date, and check-out before 10am on the day of departure Please advise us on early or late arrivals and departures – we will try our best to accommodate you Single persons occupying a room will be charged the sharing-room rate, plus a supplement …
The humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) is a species of baleen whale. One of the larger rorqual species, adults range in length from 12–16 metres (39–52 ft) and weigh approximately 36,000 kilograms (79,000 lb). The humpback has a distinctive body shape, with unusually long pectoral fins and a knobbly head. An acrobatic animal known for breaching and slapping …
