The Raise of the Cape Town Stadium

Here are some cool images of the New World Cup 2010 Stadium being built in Cape Town.

Fifa.com-Cape Town is building a new stadium for the 2010 FIFA World Cup™. The stadium will be in the suburb of Green Point, which the stadium is also named after.  Fans will be a stone’s throw from the ocean and the mountains of Cape Town will be the backdrop for matches.  The location is ideal as it is a short walk from the transportation hub of the city. The new stadium precinct will be built on part of the land currently occupied by a golf course.  Upon completion, Green Point stadium will have a gross seating capacity of 70,000 and it is scheduled for completion by 2009.  Cape Town has another world-standard stadium, Newlands, but is primarily used as a rugby union stadium. The stadium has, however, hosted Tottenham Hotspur in 2003, as part of their South African tour.  The 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa has offered the city the opportunity to build a multi-purpose international stadium that will be used for a variety of events after the tournament has left Cape Town’s shores.

 

 

These photos where taken from the top of Cape Towns famous Table Mountain, overlooking all of the Cape.

Kalky’s

Located in Kalk Bay on the Eastern Cape, Kalky’s is disputably the best Fish and Chips place.  Ask any local and they’ll tell you to get to Kalky’s and order the usual. But as you can tell their slogan “The Original & Best Fish & Chips” are far from what they do well.  With a menu that spans and entire wall just before you reach the counter to make the difficult decision of what exactly to order, your choices are vast and your one time visit will surely not be your last.

I, myself, when for the Fish and Chips with Calamari.  Classic, simple, fresh and oh so fried.  I have to say, the couple days leading up to this experience had been somewhat of a thrill.  When we first got to Cape Town we past this water front restaurant that was lined up out the door.   We couldn’t stop that day, but “we have to go there” quickly trickled through the group. 

So, the place: Indoor and outdoor seating on picnic tables through out. It reminded me of a southern BBQ place with sauces racked at every table, with no untensils in sight, and the smell of deep fried food that hugs your every movement.  It was amazing walking in there, the open air the fresh breeze off the water and the seafood stench.  Just watching orders being poured out of the tiny kitchen could made anyone anxious on line. 

Anyway, great fish and chips. The batter was crunchy and light, the fish was fluffy. Both the fish and the chips were light (not oily or soggy). Overall really good. Oh and the Calamari, nice and tender. Only problem with the Calamari, they didn’t give enough.

Kalky’s The Original & Best Fish & Chips:

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So, if you’re ever in Kalky Bay and you’re in the mood for fish and chips…Don’t say I didn’t tell you give these a try.

Oh and if you do happen to find some that are better, do us all a favor and tell us huh?

Ok, Cheers for now.