Guys, I live in a stunning place. Cape Town is filled with gorgeous architecture, beautiful natural landscapes, forests, beaches, AMAZING restaurants and one big-ass mountain.
There is such a vibe here, especially in Summer. Tourists mill about, snapping photos of the skittish squirrels that scavenge around the city, eager to steal their lunches.
It is a totally unique place, like no other I have ever visited. Bustling, like most large cities, but with a hunger and attitude reminiscent of a hustler. Brazen, in your face, but yet, subtle and sublime. Serene and soft.
Summer brings a new year, a certain hopeful anticipation. The city feels electric, like anything is possible. We need all the positivity we can get at the moment with this drought - we are praying for rain every day. 🌧🌧
One of my favourite characteristics of the city is the diverse architecture. The entire city bowl is filled with beautiful Victorian buildings, high ceilinged and wooden floored. The CBD has some incredible examples of Art Deco apartment buildings, and there are also some majestic churches.
Then, downtown, where all the banks and financial institutions are, skyscrapers tower over the streets, their glazed windows blinking in the brilliant sunlight. It's quite the view.
Today, I thought I'd share with you my absolute most favourite building in the CBD. It's an Art Deco block of flats, just next door to the Company Gardens. The Company Gardens is a renowned park in the middle of Cape Town, with tons of history attached to it. I will tell you about them in another post, on another day!
I love the pink, it reminds me of Wes Anderson's Grand Budapest Hotel. By the way, speaking of Wes Anderson - I found an interesting article about the colour palettes he uses here.
Here's a shot I took from the Bo-Kaap of the building sticking out amongst the trees and other buildings. Peachy!
Hope you loved this small peek into my Cape Town life. It's a busy place and it gets all too much sometimes. I often remind myself to take a step outside and breathe in the fresh air, take a squizz at the mountain and just chill.
