It is comforting to have a routine, even on sabbatical, and even on a vacation while on sabbatical. And so it was that every morning (except for Sunday) I would visit Tessa (above), owner of the Whitburn Flower Shop. Tessa moved to Cape Town from the UK some forty-odd years ago simply because she fell in love with the place. Like Beulah at the Scotch Coffee House, visiting Tessa became an important part of the day, and was very much a touchstone for my trip. Tessa was interested and interesting, and always seemed to have time to chat. Her smile made you smile, and she always seemed to have just the right bit of advice or insight. As with so many things, visiting Tessa made my time in Cape Town all the more special.
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| The Market at Greenmarket Square. I stayed in the grey Art Deco Building on the left. |
