Habitat for Humanity project
by mvtouring
As a team we decided to join forces this year with Habitat for Humanity. They are a non-profit organisation that with the assistance of the community and Global Companies build homes for the under privilaged people. It normally takes a week to complete a home and then the key is handed over to the new occupants. Although it is only a shell, they still have to put in cupboards etc they get it for free only requirement is that they must assist with the next home being built.
We all work in the IT department, but fortunately they have people on site that assist you and tell you what to do. A great experience.
Public transport arrangements for World Cup
by CatherineReichardt
Details on the public transport arrangements for the World Cup stadia continue to be issued in drips and drabs. The most comprehensive and user-friendly useful summary I've seen was from Prega Govender in this morrning's Sunday Times - follow this link: http://www.timeslive.co.za/sport/soccer/article477498.ece/How-to-get-there
Please note that private vehicles (including taxis) will NOT be allowed close to the stadia, so if you are planning to travel to the stadia in your own or someone else's vehicle, be prepared for a long walk (and potentially problems finding your taxi pick up after the game).
It seems like it will be a long journey to the stadia, but then with excitement at fever pitch and national pride running high, this is all part of the experience!
Let the games begin!
CAPE TOWN STADIUM
Park and Ride fees: Free at railway stations and the University of Cape Town. Parking at Kronendal Primary School sports field in Hout Bay and Camps Bay High School expected to cost between R10 and R30. Pay for parking ticket on entry. An extra 7000 parking bays available at 25 railway stations.
Rail travel is free for match ticket holders.
A free shuttle bus for match ticket holders will run between the Civic Centre bus station and the Cape Town Stadium in Green Point. Service will operate from six hours before kickoff until four hours after the final whistle. Buses will leave every three minutes, depending on demand.
The Hout Bay bus service will run from Hout Bay to the Civic Centre bus station along Atlantic Seaboard via Camps Bay, Sea Point and Cape Town stadium. It will operate from four hours before kick off until 2am. Cost of journey to be based on distance travelled.
Main transport hubs: Hertzog Boulevard outside the Civic Centre in the CBD, within easy walking distance of Cape Town station; the Golden Acre bus terminus; station deck minibus taxi rank; metered taxi rank and long distance bus terminal.
The coast road to Hermanus is...
by rachel_sun
The coast road to Hermanus is stunning.It has less traffic and the r44 runs along side a beautiful stretch of coast line.,which faces False Bay and is surrounded by 1000m mountains.These mountains are covered in Fynbos(unusual plants) .It passes some pretty beaches.
Golden Arrow Buses
by Paula&Matt
We took this bus daily from Sea Point to the Waterfront. the cost was pennies, and it was an adventure each time we travelled. it is perfectly safe, and quick (if a tad old)!
much better than walking!
Spring Bock, Ostrich and more
by lobstop about Mama Afrika
The Mama Africa is listed in every guide of Cape Town. Consequently there is a high percentage of tourists among the guests. It really is a nice place, though. The prices are a little bit too high. Spring Bock
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Can't believe we climbed onto that
the waterfront
Cape of Good Hope - Seascape
Roasting?
