Guest post!!

(actually By Neil..)

Hello there folks... managed to wrestle the computer away from Dave, so there's mutiny on the Cape and the guests have taken over the ship ;-)

Carrie & I are staying till saturday and we really don't want to leave. Our hosts have been extra splendid and the days have been fun packed and non-stop.

here's my top moments so far:

1. 'No-limits' desert quad biking- basically racing along with Ostrich and Wilderbeasts at 40 miles per hour. None of us can actually sit up straight now though.

2. Evening Safari: with baby Hippo's, Rhinos and a strange Antelope like beast, which has memory loss. (apparently, Lions surprise them so they bolt off in all directions, but soon forget what's chasing them and stand still, so the lion gets an easy meaty feast without really trying...genius)

3. The Cape Grace Hotel and Bascule Whisky Bar: Ok- admittedly I did some research before we came over and demanded we try this place out. It was aaaaaamazing. A gormet 3-course meal with some terrific local wine (Slaley Shiraz) for less than £100 for the four of us. The Waiter (Taras) also bought out 4 other great wines for us to sample free of charge. Underneath the restuarant is the Bascule Whisky bar which has 641 different bottles to try. (cue images of small child in a sweet shop :-P ) Such was the experience that Dave has suggested i start a whisky blog...challenge accepted!!

4. Table Mountain trip: probably the best views of this amazing city you're ever likely to see.

5. Dune jumping at Noord Hoek Beach: A new olympic sport has been born!!

That's all for now- a big thankyou to Dave and Nicky for a wonderful time. we'll be back soon! Nx