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| Welcome to Sunflower Stop Backpackers |
When
I think of Sunflowers, I imagine a happy field filled with sunflowers and
myself running through the field with no worry in the world. In my life,
sunflowers symbolise happiness.
Welcome
to the Sunflower Stop – a home for travellers and backpackers.
Sunflower
in my books has to be one of Cape Towns’ happiest places. This has been my home
for the first two days of my adventure. The backpackers is situated on Main
Road in Green point, it really is easy to find. I am just geographically
challenged even when armed with a GPS.
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| Reception |
It
is also centrally located –
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5mintute
walk to Sea point.
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2
minutes to Green Point Stadium (It really is across the road)
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10
minute walk to the V & A Waterfront
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Getting
to town is also simple as you catch a taxi on main road just outside the gate.
The
taxi to Town is R7 and it is a 10 minute ride. ***Please note that this is
a taxi and not a cab. Although I opted to walk to town, it is a pleasant
25 – 30minute walk. Save your R7 and buy yourself a popsicle somewhere on long
street.
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| Some of the activities on offer. |
There
is something about this part of Cape Town that feels very safe. You can also
put on your headsets and just walk without having to feel like you have to
constantly look over your shoulder.
I
have seen people go for walks after dark as well, I would advise after 8pm in
the summer – Call a cab.
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| The kitchen |
What
can you expect from Sunflower Stop:
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A
well equipped kitchen to test your culinary skills or to attempt your moms’
cooking when you are home sick.
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A
crystal clear swimming pool at the courtyard – You can also take some time to
catch a tan around the pool
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A
living room with a huge flatsceen tv and books for you to read and put back
when done
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And
of course my favourite, A fully stocked licensed bar.
Right here is where most of the evenings were
spent and together with all the backpackers, we became family.
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Then
there is the team that runs Sunflower Stop. A kaleidoscope of personalities -
The funniest, warmest and most welcoming family.
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| Thank you Sunflower Stop for having me. Thank you for being my home and for the warm welcome. |
What
you will get at Sunflower Stop:
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It
is very clean
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Single
room Accommodation
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Double
rooms
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3
and 4 bunk bed dorms
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Enough
showers and toilets both upstairs and downstairs
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Hot
water
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FREE
Wi-Fi
·
Friendly
staff
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| Take time to dip your feet in the water and to catch a tan |
For
us backpackers, this is a home away from home.
If
you have never stayed at a backpackers before, I highly recommend Sunflower
Stop for your next time in Cape Town. Tell them the Solo wanderer sent you –
with love.
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#TheSoloWanderer