With more species crammed into a smaller area than anywhere else, the Cape can rightly claim that it is the global epicentre of biodiversity. It’s not just plants that have diversified to survive, birds have learned how to maximise on available food sources, sometimes by devious means. A number of birds have learned how to [...]
We looked at New Year’s resolutions on 31 December 2010 – now we revisit the Cape Grace team and see who has indeed been resolute. Nigel (General Manager): Eat, drink and celebrate often and sleep whenever possible. Result: “The eating part has never been a problem and I have done very well so far. I [...]
Summer is all about sunshine, seafood, berries, picnics, braaing and wine tasting. Here are five summer wines that gained 5-Stars in Platter’s South African Wines 2011: 1.) Groot Constantia Gouverneurs Chardonnay 2009; go catch your crayfish then pair it with this wine that the Platter guide describes as, “cream citrus, light spice dusting from start [...]
Dolphins move so fast it is at times difficult to identify which type they are, but with this quick guide to the dolphins of Cape Town’s waters, you’ll have a better chance of getting it right (although it’s important to note that there is considerable colour variation). Dusky – This highly gregarious and acrobatic dolphin [...]