Tuesday 4 April - had intended to blog often. Still I guess this is better than the once a year attempt at the 'family and friends' email.

School's out in the Western Cape. I'm enjoying the break from part-time teaching. Not that being a part-timer means I need the break! Went to Pringle Bay, east of Franschhoek last weekend. Wow - pretty. The town is small and has very little going on. The great beach and really peaceful surrounds more than make up for it though. We drove as far as Franskraal on Sunday - but have to rate Pringle as the most attractive of spots when considering the whole package - location, views, beach, facilities, quietness, people. Meant to get some pics - but felt suitably lazy for the start of the hols - so will have to include something in the future.

Am working in Geddan's shop - Manic Cycles - on and off. Decided to help out to allow Geddan to do a bit more competitive cycling. Looks like he stands a chance to place in the Cape Epic this year - quite a big deal if you're into MTB. Was planning to compete myself this weekend - but cant seem to remember what the event is. Hope it's not the 40km I'd planned some time ago. Haven't trained much for the last 10 days so may have to reconsider. Still tomorrow is another day.

Town is looking quieter it seems. Had some rain tonight - not much, but enough to remind me that I like rain. Unlike the cat - who seems doomed to have to face the rain when outside or the dogs when she sneaks in. So far the rain seems easier to deal with. Winter will no doubt see her and the dogs as thick as thieves. Either way there's wet involved.

So Truffles is closed. Alas. The Information Centre is moving to Truffles's old location. Wonder if they'll serve Red Espresso? BTW Welcome to the BMW delegates who've joined us for their mammoth conference. Quite sure we'll have some heart-stopping views and glimpses of he latest the German automaker has up its sleeve bike and two-seater wise.

Was wondering - if there are any locals reading this where's the local gym and who can get me a good deal on PCs in town?