We asked six Cape Grace staff members what they would like to do that they have never done before, and what is stopping them? Michael Liffmann, Food and Beverage Manager: I have never been skiing; I have the gloves, jacket and scarf but no snow! Malika van Reenen, Executive Chef: I’d love to drive a formula 1 [...]
Despite the antagonism between the English, the Scots and the Irish, it seems they are all united over one thing – their love of whisky! But who can actually claim to having discovered it? Officially the Irish are the winners, but the Scots lay claim to perfecting it (and when an army of blue-painted Scots [...]
Everything is blooming in October. There are lots of open gardens and flower shows to admire in the next few weeks: 6 Oct: McGregor Open Gardens. Visit this lovely little town and see what’s growing in their gardens! 13-14 Oct: Cape Orchid Society Show, Kirstenbosch. Feast your eyes on the best orchids on show. Judging [...]
Ending our month theme of the ‘The Power of Words’, here is a list of Top 10 Amusing Collective Nouns. We can’t vouch for their absolute authenticity but they seem to fit don’t they? 1. A flap of nun 2. A cuddle of teddy bears 3. A fidget of altar boys 4. A prickle of [...]