Hey Guys! This is something I wrote for English class not too long ago, and this is my first blog post! Enjoy :)

My Favourite Place in The World

The mysterious mountains are alive with the gleam of sunlight, beaming under the clear blue skies. The turqoise- colored water glimmers as the waves ride along the soft, white sand. A calm breeze emerges, bringing the leaves to life. This fantastic place, surrounded by gorgeous, white, sandy beaches, sunshine, and colorful mountains is in Cape Town, South Africa. It is known as one of the most beautiful cities in the world. It is my home. Waking up to the wondrous smell of the ocean, letting the air brush against my curly hair as I glance over the white balcony at the surfers in the distance gives you a feeling that one could only wish for. It is a sense of happiness that is impossible to describe in words.  It gives me a feeling of warmth. It makes me feel at ease with nature. Early morning walks along the never-ending beach, late afternoon lunches at local restaurants gazing out into the horizon, early evening surfing with mountains in the background is my typical Saturday experience. I love the unexpected weather, languages, and people. Xhosa,Afrikaans, Zulu, and tsetswana are some of the local languages. Listening to locals speak in their mother tongue as I walk to the small, neighbourhood shop at the corner is an experience I will never forget.  

 Numerous Xhosa speaking people live in the townships, places that give you a taste of  undeveloped African communities. The tin shacks are covered with mud. The primary schools are poor, with dirt fields as playgrounds and not enough books for the students. The students dress in grubby clothes as they sit in the crowded classrooms. The parents are often nannys, teachers, sellers, cleaners, or cooks. They have low-paying jobs and work to survive. On weekends, countless kids play soccer barefoot in the uncut grassy fields.  Children are seen frolicking in the polluted streets, running through the tin shacks and playing with empty water bottles. Kids love wandering around sucking on lolipops or munching on chips. There are people selling books, toys, cheap illegal DVDs, backpacks, and shoes in the busy marketplace located at the center of the townships.

 Many Afrikaaners live on luxurious and beautiful wine estates with vineyards stretching far into the mountains. The wine tastes fresh, new, and perfect. A mixture of  delicious red and white wines fill the drink menus at expensive restaurants, while thousands of grapes are growing along these beautiful  vineyards. The sun turns the perfectly cut grass into a beautiful shade of green.  Husbands and wives have their pictures taken in these amazing vineyards, under the marvelous sunset, with hills stretching far and wide in the background after wedding ceremonies. It is a picture perfect area to live in.

Cape Town will be my home forever and always. Its beautiful views, beaches, surfing, and even the townships will stay in my heart forever. It is the perfect mixture of a nice holiday vacation and a true undeveloped African experience. It is one of the best places to surf in the world. It serves some of the tastiest wine ever, and is world-wide known for its beauty. Cape Town truly is my favourite place in the world, and will always bring warmth to my heart.