For some the world's a treasure to discover and your scenery should never stay the same

How do you start another awesome weekend? By getting a package from home filled with bday presents AND finally my pair of new shoes arrived! Grey/purple/ neon pegasus with gore tex. You may drool now. I of course had to test them out with a lovely long run Saturday morning with the Harriers. Another beautiful day to run. Its actually quite strange, I have noticed since being here I have started to be conditioned to crave coke when I am done running. Its the refreshment of choice post race here, no gatorade in the finish chutes just water and coke. Regardless, great run in brand new shoes was followed by one very classy lunch at Rust en Vrede, a winery in Stellenbosch (pictures above). Met some new friends for the winemakers lunch (first time ever having steak at a restaurant, everyone be proud, with the most amazing chips (french fries for all you americans) and salad you can ask for). Pair this with glass upon glass of the most amazing red wines imaginable (thanks to a new friend that works at Rust en Vrede we managed a free wine tasting) and some new pilot friends you have yourself a fine afternoon.

Sunday brought about a run/ scramble up Lions Head and Signal Hill, just what the new shoes needed, a little dirt to make them look legit. Have never witnessed so many people on the trails though, definitely got some looks as you run past the casual hikers lol. After a delicious brunch on Kloof st. the rest of the day was devoted to helping some friends begin apartment searching around the city. Somehow managed to bump into an agent that remembered seeing me and the other interns from perspectives! What a small world. However this whole experience makes me absolutely dread having to find a place to live for myself when the time comes, maybe I will just couch surf for the rest of my life :) Ended the night on the balcony of a ridiculous apartment overlooking the harbor watching the seals play and chatting with quite an entertaining couple. Seriously one of the greatest things about travel, meeting people and listening to stories. Wasn't quite ready for Monday after such a weekend, but with Monday comes the possibility for yet another epic week in Cape Town. Bring it.