Cape Town Fun, Food, and Fitness

A friend of mine has highly recommended this tour guide, so I'm excited to finally go on one of their trips. I decided kind of last minute but wondered if anyone from this group would like to come along. I've pasted some information about the tour below - but you can read more and book tickets here they are R120 with a 7.50 booking fee.

"Starting from the Ou Meul Cafe on Upper Orange at 14h00, we'll successively circumnavigate Homestead Park, the Oranjezicht City Farm and the remains of the Stadsfontein before gambolling down Rosemount Avenue along the extant path of the Platteklip Stream past the grotesque display of colonial trappings we call the Hurling Pump before doubling back to criss-cross De Waal Park and the Molteno Reservoirs, meaning well in front of Welgemeend Estate and then ending with ice-cream cones from Unframed on Kloof Street because I want them to come on board as one of my sponsors sooner rather than later (rest assured we will still chat about the once-glorious tram system that gave Kloof Nek it's raison d'etre).

So what's the historic part then? Well, this path is the story of how Cape Town went from a vlek to a dorp to a stad far too quickly. In just two hours, you'll see the exponential rise of our demands for food, water, residences, leisure and community right at the foot of the most sublime of all backdrops for a city stage. And what's more, you'll marvel at how all this space manages to still feel like a village sanctuary just a few minutes' walk from a perenially-hectic CBD."

When: Sunday, 10:00–11:00 AM (yoga) + optional stroll after
Where: Ananda Sanctuary, Woodstock (meet at reception)
Cost: R180 drop-in — please book via the Mindbody app (first-time students will complete a short liability form at the studio)
After: Short walk to the Old Biscuit Mill for coffee, drinks, and food
Ease into your Sunday with a slow, breath-led vinyasa flow designed to ground, energize, and bring you into balance. Expect intentional movement, gentle strength, and soothing releases, with options offered throughout so all levels feel welcome.
After class, we’ll take a 10-minute stroll to the Old Biscuit Mill—to grab brunch, or enjoy a coffee together.
What to expect
• 60 minutes of slow, mindful flow
• Breath-focused transitions and grounding stillness
• Inclusive, welcoming vibe—new and experienced yogis alike

Bring:
• Yoga mat (a few extras available), water, and a light layer
• Comfortable shoes for the walk after class
Schedule
• 9:50 – Arrive & settle
• 10:00–11:00 – Slow Flow Yoga at Ananda Sanctuary
• 11:05 – Walk to Old Biscuit Mill (optional)
• 11:15+ – Coffee, food, and market hangs
✨ Reserve your spot on the Mindbody app to secure your space.

https://baxter.uct.ac.za/events/far-gone-world-tour

Northern Uganda. When Okumu’s village is attacked by the Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA), he and his brother’s lives are changed forever.
Inspired by John Rwothomack’s own real-life experience of nearly being kidnapped by the LRA, Far Gone is a profoundly moving story of a young boy’s journey from childhood innocence to child soldier. Told with humour, poetry, and startling physical theatre, Okumu’s experience strikes straight at the heart through a powerful one-man performance.
The play was first performed in 2019 and following a highly successful national tour in 2022 co-produced by Sheffield Theatres, Far Gone returns this time to the global stage touring USA, Taiwan and South Africa with additional performances in Sheffield, Manchester and London.

Come for a coffee and/or food and relaxed conversation in a friendly environment at the Conscious Kitchen.