Surviving an apocalypse, being blown away on New Year's Eve and playing the real life version of dodge ball, I'd say 2013 is already shaping up to being an exciting year.
By now everyone should have realised that they were not buried under an asteroid, floating the inner depths of the earth, paddling for dear life in an endless ocean, wondering the confines of an alien spaceship or whatever else conspiracy theorists and doomsday advocates dreamed up. Once that had worn off, everyone started gearing up for that time of the year were anything goes, New Year's Eve...
Whether you decided on a "restful" night home with family and friends, taking part in SA's favourite past time of Braaing, taking in the carnival atmosphere of the City or partying the night away at the many parties and festivals, you were sure to quite literally be blown away on NYE as the Cape Doctor decided to celebrate with us.
As the hangovers passed, and you realised stocks were running low, one had to brave the scores of tourists that descend on our beautiful province(and why wouldn't they?), and take to the various malls, which aren't short on entertainment to tickle anyone's fancy.
But now, its back to the grindstone for us working folk, and the back to school shopping is a plenty (much to the kids dismay). These are the events to look forward to for the coming week:
Tuesday, January 8, Bafana Bafana will be taking on Norway at the Cape Town Stadium in an international friendly as part of their preparations for the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations. Please make use of the extensive public transport available. Park and Ride's will be available in Hout Bay, UCT, Gardens, Table View as well as the Foreshore.
Saturday the 12th of January, Kenilworth Race Course will be hosting the 152nd running of the Queen's Plate sponsored by the L’Ormarins Wine Estate. Don your best white and blue (the dress code is strict!) and enjoy a day out at the races, rubbing shoulders with the finest thoroughbreds in South African racing.
The Total Sports Challenge, 12 Jan, starting at Gordon's Bay beach front and ending in Kleinmond, it is said to be "the most comprehensive multi-event on the planet," with 7 disciplines, including; Surf Ski, Swim, Road Bike, Road Run, K1 Canoe Paddle,Mountain Bike and a Beach Run. Registration is on the 10th of January at the River Club in Observatory.
The Cape Minstrel Carnival will continue at Athlone Stadium on Saturday, January 12th.
Have a Happy 2013!
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