I had so much to tell you, which I will be focusing on later. As you know, I moved into my suite at the Cape Grace hotel on Saturday.

“Our 2 Bedroom Suites epitomise luxurious home-from-home comforts and are ideal for families or friends travelling together. These spacious suites feature two private en-suite bedrooms and a sizeable balcony and include a fully equipped kitchen, separate lounge and dining area as well as a CD player and DVD machine – ensuring a comfortable stay for those wishing to make the most of their in-room downtime.

As with all rooms at Cape Grace, facilities such as a separate bath, shower and toilet, satellite TV, secure room safes and even an iron and ironing board are standard in every 2 Bedroom Suite.”

 

Cape Town’s Cape Grace Hotel

 

This morning’s delivery to you was stunted, due to a little drama. You see, The Muse stayed over and, upon leaving this morning, found her car clamped.

Panic and mayhem ensued and, with a collaborative team of ten people (including Cape Grace Reception and Concierge staff and Waterfront security guards), we dealt with the problem. I orchestrated the proceedings, naked, from the suite (sweet!) balcony, with a cellphone strapped to one ear (tuned into The Muse in full blown spin-out mode) and the room line on the other ear (direct link to the General Manager in the control tower).

The matter was dealt with and it looks like we’ll all live to see another day.

The Muse confirmed everything was sorted out and, before she put down the phone I asked, “Why did they clamp your car if I’m staying at the hotel?”

“Oh, no, there is another section which has been demarcated and is separate to the hotel parking zone.”

I had a feeling there was more to this. “Are there no signs there to warn motorists not to park in that area”

“Yes,” she said.

“What do the signs say?” I probed.

[wait for it….]

“Wheel Clamping Zone,” she replied.

“WHEEL CLAMPING ZONE?!” I asked, bewildered.

“Yes….”

As ludicrous as it seemed, I just wanted to see exactly how ludicrous it was.

“Umm, where exactly was this sign?” I enquired.

“Directly in front of my car where I parked.”

“Basically the only thing in your line of site when you parked the car?”

“Yes.”

 

So that, my dear friends, is why we’re off to a staggered start this morning. There will be more later, I just need to re-adjust my whole vibe.

Don’t forget to have a snoop around my suite and also take note of the Cape Grace’s many accolades:

 

“Best City Hotel” Travel & Leisure World Service Awards (US) 2008

” Best Independent Hotel” Luxury Travel (UK) 2008

“Top 10″ in TripAdvisor Traveler’s Choice Awards (US) 2008

” Best Hotel in the World for Service and Staff” Condé Nast Traveller (UK) 2007

” Gold List” – Condé Nast Traveller (UK & USA) 2007

“Best Business Hotel in Africa & The Middle East” – Travel & Leisure (USA) 2006

“Best Hotel in the World” 2000 & “Best Hotel in Africa” – Condé Nast Traveler (USA) 2001, 2003

 

I’ll smell you later..