Heaven on Earth

If I could put into words how amazing the Old Biscuit Mill market is, I would. But I simply can't. It is the most magical, delicious, happy place on this planet and if I died today I would die a happy lady because I have been to it. For those of you who don't know what it is, OBM is an open air market like nothing you have ever seen before. Walking into it for the first time yesterday, I was immediately overwhelmed by how many options lay before me. Rows upon rows of food vendors selling everything from delicious smoothies to paella to sandwiches and more. The entire place smells so good that your mouth starts watering the second you step foot on the premises. As we snaked through the market trying to decide what to buy for breakfast I was so happy I could cry. We did laps around the entire place to see everything before making what felt like the most important decision of our lives.  Rachel and I bought a glass of sangria for R20 to try to settle our nerves a little. Mom, you know I love your sangria but this was the best sangria I have ever had. Then finally, I chose a a sandwich from Black Plate. Fresh arugula, tomato, avocado, parmesan, pancetta and balsamic vinegar drizzled on top resting on thick, crunchy bread the size of my face. YUM. Rachel and Hailey chose butter chicken over rice and these little cheese puff concoctions which they said were delicious. After eating ourselves into a coma, while being serenaded by a live band,  we decided to check out the other section of shops that had clothing and other various knick knacks. One of the stores, Exposure, sold all things to do with photography and I bought two packs of film for my fisheye camera. I could have spent hours in there looking around. All in all....best morning of my life and we have made a promise to ourselves to never miss a saturday at OBM. EVER.

On a less happy note....NEVER GO TO THE PLANETARIUM IN CAPE TOWN. I can't even write about it because I don't want to taint the happiness expressed above. But all I will say is it is not fun, not worth the money and the worst experience of my life. Think of the most boring let down of your life and then multiply it by 100 and that will get you close to our experience. So I guess I can check that off my list and know where to send someone who I really don't like in the future.