the most beautiful city (Cape Town, South Africa)

Howzit!

The most beautiful city, in my opinion, is undoubtedly
Cape Town!

I just spent 12 magical days there and am totally reconvinced. So many negative stories (especially political and criminal) have been associated with South Africa which wanted to make me nervous about my visit - but instead I went in with a positive mind because this way the attraction for positive things are usually much more probable. It paid off well:)

There is SOOOOO much to do in Cape Town. Variety!
I spent most of my time on those stunning beaches (and they are FREE), sunsets I wish I could stare at, having conversations with open-minded, intelligent and creative people whom I wish I could stare at, having cheesecake in Mr PickWicks, going right back into the salsa scene from private- and group lessons to social dancing, to langarm in the Northern Suburbs (and now my eyes are really open enough that "ballrooming on techno music on a babypowdered floor" is actually an accurate way to describe this style of dancing, a Balkonology party (goodness), dinners with loving friends, seeing funny and crazy things happen at times where I think, "only in Cape Town" e.g. seeing a fake fire extinguisher on a tree on the way down the Kloofnek Pass, guys (barechested and sexy) do little magnificent fire shows on the beach after sunset (and they are FREE) and if you didn't bring your candles and bottle of wine to the beach after sunset, you're not well-prepared, me walking with my funky Nepalese pants barefoot and with only a bikini top into Nando's and no one staring (that's AWESOME), spending time with my multi-cultural group of friends, and spending great times with my Indian-turned-South African boyfriend (clothed in shorts and sandals and "bru"-attitude), I realize that this is the place to be. Cape Town is the COOLEST destination (and for those who live there, enjoy it). And the list goes on..... Just look around you!;-)

Now I'm back into the hooting traffic of Dubai, where my building smells of a mixture of stasoft and curries, and I can't think of anything worthwhile to do. Oh well, I'll continue to make the best of my time here.

It was great to see those I saw, apologies to the ones I didn't get to.
Keep rocking,
and remember that the best things in life really are free.

Ok bye dudes and dudettes;-)
*Peace and Joy
Alta

Singapore/Brisbane

Good d'ayy possums,
how ar ya

You have no idea what you have become to me, not only to share my news and my life, not only friends - also a reason to do all these things. Not only for myself...but do it for everyone that has always wanted. Making the best of every moment so that I can come home and have good news:) Making a movie then writing the script. Thank you so very much for all your wonderful feedback and replies. And for those who don't, don't worry - I know you smile.

I have just returned back to Dubai after 9 days - it feels weird. In 9 days we had 6 flights, 4 days in Brisbane and 2 in Singapore. Passengers asked me a question, and I had to think where I am before I could answer, haha. Mind and body freak, all these timezones.

Brisbane is beautiful - I call Australia: European South Africa. Everything happens smoothly, traffic goes orderly, no hooting, pedestrians cross where and when they have to and the whole city, just runs like the Truman Show. I fully understand why so many Saffi's (South Africans) immigrate to Aussie. It is the perfect place to settle down and have a family. In Brisbane I went shopping, from the city to the botanical gardens meets river, all in 5 mins. And it's clean and just stunning. Unfortunately I connected with not one single person on this trip, nevertheless went traveling to the Gold Coast with a colleague (Thai). We also went to the zoo (not a sad one - fantastic though and HUGE, peaceful and sirene) and yes, saw wallabies and emus, cuddled kangaroos and KOALA BEARS!!! My colleague has all the photos tho, my camera died on me.

In Singapore I went to Little India, a nice walk around the city and the Boat Quay (lots of restaurants here) very nice. Went clubbing for the first time traveling. It was GREAT!! After arriving in Singapore, got dressed and ended up in Insomnia (and with a Romanian colleague) - haha, can you believe. Danced till I dropped sober as a woodpecker (not much sleep mentioned here). I have a soft spot for this place. I can find my way around it by now (Singapore's not very big) and ask for certain foods even if it's not on the menu:) The people are so pure. I walked around in my Nepalese fisherman's pants (those waaaaaide ones) Walked into a vegetarian restaurant to find there are lots of pork, chicken, fish and steak on the menu and almost got upset for false advertising. But had to be convinced that the menu is 100% vegetarian - I was blown away (heaven). And the food was so great, I walked around as if on drugs. Just wanting to hug and love everyone. I don't know what they put in their food, but I'm in love with it. Number one on my list. A woman from Bugis market recognized me from last time. Wow!!! Haha. And then I shopped till I dropped....

Now I'm back, it's 11 o 'clock in the morning, and I haven't slept. And don't remember when I did last and for how long. It's the strangest feeling.
So, if you see me - I might look thinner than I used to:) But no worries, I still eat healthy, drink the strongest vitamins and minerals, do yoga and feel salubrious. So please don't stop me when I feel like running around naked on the beaches of Sandy Bay, heehee.

I can truly say now: Life's a journey, enjoy the ride!!

Cheerio mates

Ps. I'll be in Cape Town from the 10th;-)

Mwah