Capetown/Port Elizabeth Must See

In article <41E892E8.7726F825@africasafari.com>, Dave Patterson
<dave@africasafari.com> wrote:

> Festive wrote:
> > Also what's
> > the weather like then?
>
> Likely to be quite chilly, windy, certainly some rainy days.
> The nights, though, will probably be chilly enough that
> you won't do much outside at night.
>
Maybe not much inside but crawl into a bed with tons of covers. We
(from So. California) were unaware that indoor space heating has not yet
become wide spread in So. Africa. They told us the winter is too short,
only 2 months, to be worth the costs.

In daytime, bundle up, carry an umbrella, and enjoy Capetown area.
There is a large, impoverished population component which naturally
spawns desperate people. When folks there tell you when/where to be
careful, listen. Exactly as if you were visiting Los Angeles. ---Ken

Incognito wrote:

> We (from So. California) were unaware that indoor space heating has not
> yet
> become wide spread in So. Africa. They told us the winter is too short,
> only 2 months, to be worth the costs.

Hadn't thought about it like that - but you are exactly right.
My home has no heating nor air conditioning - and neither
does the home of anyone I know! We use the fireplace and
an electric heater when it's cold. And a down comforter on
the bed.

In article <41E94502.6625F3E6@africasafari.com>, Dave Patterson
<dave@africasafari.com> wrote:

> My home has no heating nor air conditioning - and neither
> does the home of anyone I know! We use the fireplace and
> an electric heater when it's cold. And a down comforter on
> the bed.
>
And in one home we started each night with our feet on a
fresh hot water bottle. It helped some, but Johannesburg winter
caused us to wear just about all the clothes we brought to bed.
(We do travel light, one easy-to-carry medium suitcase each.)

Did anyone mention The Boulders? And if you don't see enough penguins
there (you will) the Aquarium at the wharf in Capetown is tops.
---Ken

>
>> My home has no heating nor air conditioning - and neither
>> does the home of anyone I know! We use the fireplace and
>> an electric heater when it's cold. And a down comforter on
>> the bed.
>>
>And in one home we started each night with our feet on a
>fresh hot water bottle. It helped some, but Johannesburg winter
>caused us to wear just about all the clothes we brought to bed.
>(We do travel light, one easy-to-carry medium suitcase each.)
>
The place I live in the US has wide climate variations. Normal
temperature ranges for a season are -19C to 35C. Our homes have
heating, cooling, and insulation to cope with that and keep
the interior temperature at 21C in all rooms .

I recently had a conversation with a coworker about this. It was in
regard to relatives of hers visiting from California. The relative
commented about how comfortable our homes are. I had never thought
of it being more comfortable living here (as long as you don't go
outside).