My new space in South Africa is starting to feel like home. When Juli told me the cottage was in a great location in Camps Bay, I had no clue how great it would really be. I am within 2 blocks walking distance to the ocean in Camps Bay. I wasn't really familiar with this area because we didn't spend much time at the beach when I was here before. It's one of the nicest areas of Cape Town with unbelievably beautiful houses overlooking the water and great shops and restaurants looking straight out to the beach. I'm actually sitting at a cafe typing this as I look straight out into the beautiful blue ocean. The weather is sunny, warm, and perfect everyday. Not too humid (most of the time) with a nice breeze during the day. It can get quite cool at night -carrying a jersey (sweater) or scarf is a must - as the wind is ferocious and cools the temperature down quite a bit. I have moved from one windy city to the next. Most days before I head to class, I wake up and go for a run along the water or study my yoga on the beach and stop at the cafe for my morning coffee on the way back; or head home to grab my computer to sit at the cafe, catching up on emails, people watching, and studying my poses. Camps bay is quite the tourist attraction, so there are always people out and about. Last week I even got to see camera crews filming a movie on the beach.
The cottage I'm staying in is quite old. I had been warned, but really had no idea. Unfortunately, maintaining the place is not really a priority for the owner and things are slowly falling apart. I have managed to spruce it up a bit and have quickly gotten used to it. After living out of boxes and suitcases for the last year, I was ready to have a "home" and tried to decorate my bedroom as cozy as I could. Again, this place is all about location, location, location and the rent I pay is peanuts compared to what I would be spending in Chicago!
This beautiful picturesque place new to me is just another new reason why I love Cape Town!
The cottage I'm staying in is quite old. I had been warned, but really had no idea. Unfortunately, maintaining the place is not really a priority for the owner and things are slowly falling apart. I have managed to spruce it up a bit and have quickly gotten used to it. After living out of boxes and suitcases for the last year, I was ready to have a "home" and tried to decorate my bedroom as cozy as I could. Again, this place is all about location, location, location and the rent I pay is peanuts compared to what I would be spending in Chicago!
This beautiful picturesque place new to me is just another new reason why I love Cape Town!
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