Tag Archives: Hout Bay

Corona Virus: Lockdown Journey Journal, Day 2 of Level 2, 14 September 2021

 

Tuesday 14 September 2021, Day 2 of Level 2 😷

Corona Gratitude 🙏

#grateful for another wonderful day, starting early, so that I could fit in all my work into the morning; for a Bakoven walk; for productive meetings with newkings boutique hotel and Zest; for a quick shop at Woolies in Piazza da Luz; for a lovely outing to Hout Bay with Gary Peterson, invited to attend the preview of Vida Nova Retreat in Hout Bay, a hotel, spa, an indoor and outdoor bar, restaurant, pool, the facilities open to use by locals and hotel guests, invited by Kirsten Reyneke, loving her organizing us each a foot massage at the Spa…… 👏 ; for a quick walk on the beach near Continue reading →

Corona Virus: Lockdown Journey Journal, Day 1 of Level 3, 26 July 2021.

 

Monday 26 July 2021, Day of Level 3 😷

Corona Gratitude 🙏

#Grateful for the third beautiful summer day in a row, at 24C, after we had the coldest week in 10 years last week 😱; for a productive morning, having to change client operating hours on their websites and Social Media, with Utopia reopening today, after 4 weeks of closure; for a quick visit by Werner and Rose Klein, who had an eventful day, starting with their second vaccination, which they celebrated with Apple Tart & Cream at Labotessa Hotel, where I will go on Friday after getting my second jab; for a trip to Hout Bay, Continue reading →

Corona Virus: Lockdown Journey Journal, Day 29 of Level 3 Adjusted, 25 January 2021

 

Monday 25 January 2021, Day 29 of Level 3 Adjusted, Day 306 of Lockdown 😷

Corona Gratitude 🙏

#Grateful for a beautiful 30C day without a breath of wind; for a busy writing day, with my nose to the grindstone; for 300 Discovery points for my walk to Clifton 4th Beach and back, with litter and more horse droppings along the way; for a power nap this afternoon; and for being happy and healthy. Continue reading →

Quentin at Oakhurst Restaurant in Hout Bay turns over a new leaf, now serves Breakfast, Lunch, and Early Dinner!

 

From being a restaurant that mainly served dinners, as well as Sunday Lunch, the latest Level 3 Adjusted regulations have created an opportunity for Quentin at Oakhurst in Hout Bay to open its restaurant for Breakfast, and for Lunch and Early Dinner.

Owner and Executuve Chef Quentin Spickernell has curated two menus, each dish costing under R100. He has also moved the seating outside the restaurant, setting up tables and chairs under a lovely shady oak tree, and under umbrellas on the terrace. Continue reading →