The other day, I wrote about my disappointing first impressions of Cape Town. Today, to an almost bi-polar degree, I’m really happy to report that I’ve completely, utterly, totally changed my mind.

To date, and seen with my own eyes, Cape Town is the best place on the planet. Let me qualify that: As we’re travelling, I’m keeping my eyes open for places to live once we’re done. We’ve seen many, many stunning places on our travels thus far but, save Switzerland, nowhere has struck me as a place to settle for a wee while. Throughout both Europe and Africa, we’ve seen some desperately beautiful places to visit for a day or two as a tourist, but honestly, the more I travel, the more I understand that–weather notwithstanding–the UK is a fabulous place to live. Yes, really!

For the first time in fourteen months, I reckon that–for me–I’ve seen a place better than the UK and it’s called Cape Town. (I know, I know, there’s that big, unfortunate question over safety in South Africa and I’m not completely comfortable with the apparent educational/racial divide. People I’ve spoken too are mostly hopeful for the future and feel that positive change continues to take place.)

Squiffy really likes Cape Town too but, being better travelled than I, tells me “if you like Cape Town, just wait ’til you see Sydney”.

(I can hardly wait.)