Government Avenue

Date: 7 July 2012

Location: Cape Town city centre

Walkers: Dorothy, Michele & Helen

Previous walk in this area here.

We went into town to visit the SA National Gallery which is on Government Avenue. The trees were looking very wintery.



We did a quick turn around the Gallery, but there wasn't much to see. Several rooms were closed, being prepared for a new exhibition.



Afterwards we took a stroll around the precinct outside the Gallery. There were lots of people out and about enjoying the sunshine.



We walked down Government Avenue.



We passed several photo boards showing people and their bicycles.



As usual there were plenty of squirrels scampering about.



We walked back through the Company's Gardens.




I love this green space in the middle of the city. I should go there more often!


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The Company's Garden

Date: 9 January 2011

Location: Cape Town city centre

Walkers: Dorothy & Helen

More info about history of the garden here

After visiting the SA Museum Dorothy and I took a quick turn around the Company's Garden. The garden dates back to the first Dutch settlers (1652) and is a pleasing, fairly formal green space, right in the heart of the city.




One of the most eye-catching features is the enormous tree aloe.




We strolled down the main walkway through the garden, and then back up Government Avenue. I definitely want to go back soon and do some more exploring. One can download a map and brochure and take a self-guided walk through the garden - see here. Sounds interesting!




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