For a while, I've been planning a massive, year-long trip around the city, one that would ignite my passion for travel and leave a wake of inspiration for others to follow, while following in the awe-inspiring trips already performed by other brave souls.

It all began 17 minutes ago when I performed my final check - car keys, wallet, phone - grabbed my compact 5kg shoulder-bag and hit the famed M3, which connects the Southern Suburbs of the region with the city of Cape Town proper.

As I will be in Cape Town for the next year, I managed to organise part-time work through a web publishing agency called Teamtalk, ironically owned by a British company! Travelling from Claremont to Teamtalk will be the main challenge. I'll keep you updated as things pan out.

Here we goooooo!!!!!

written by  johnbartmann on July 16, 2009 from Cape Town, South Africa
from the travel blog: Claremont to the CBD
tagged DayOne and Teamtalk
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The roads here are in good condition, considering the horror stories about African buses! I was fortunate enough not to have to rely on public transport. In fact, most of the locals drive cars in the cities of South Africa, so buying a cheap car was first on my agenda.

Now I ALWAYS name my cars. I met a local guy called Johan (he's Afrikaans, which actually means 'African', even though he's white). I mentioned that I was looking for a name for my new car in one of South Africa's 14 local languages.

After brainstorming car names which would reflect a local flavour, we decided to call him 'Oupa' the Opel! So meet, Oupa, which means 'Grandfather' because he's so old! Oupa (like, 'oh-par') will be assisting me with my travels around Cape Town for the duration of my trip, precluding the need to test out the African roads - I don't care what the guidebook says, I'm not taking any chances!!!

written by  johnbartmann on July 16, 2009 from Cape Town, South Africa
from the travel blog: Claremont to the CBD
tagged CapeTown and Office
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