en masse massage studio - lots of screens and mirrors and beds
As a big fan of friendly human contact – cuddles, hugs, massages, gentle back patting … I’m there – I was THRILLED at being invited to experience an interesting concept, namely MASSAGE CLUB. This is how it works:
You join enmasse for either R550 per month or R900 per month.
For the former you get 2 x 1 hour massages a month, and the latter you get 4 x 1 hour massages a month. Is that not a brilliant idea? Sign me up Scottie! Click here to view their menu and see what’s available. You can also just get once-off massages from R350 for 1 hour. Great for a no-frills no-fuss lunchtime massage quickie.
Anyway, I had the 1-hour Thai Massage. I’ve never had a Thai Massage before, and it’s quite interactive. It’s a mixture of stretching, pressure point pressing and massage, and I really, really loved it. Am usually stiff due to being a bit OCD about running and exercise so this took the relief of a normal massage and made it amazing with the stretching vibe, and the pressure points – thought you may scoff – really hurt! And it works. Felt totally centred and light.
Where you have your massage
Thai Massage is different in that there are no oils involved – you walk in, they give you a white shirt and wrap pants, you get changed and the whole thing is done on a mattress on the floor. And while i LOVE oils, they can be impractical if you just want a quick massage in the middle of the day, which is where Thai Massage comes into its own.
Teas. Lots of them.
They also have a ridiculously huge collection of delicious teas, so once you’ve had your massage you can chill and drink a cup of something soothing and yummy. Enmasse is centrally located in Gardens in Mill Street. Click here to make a booking.
PS Ladies - guys will love this place. They won’t call it ‘gay’. Treat your man xx
“I couldn’t wait to hit the streets of Johannesburg and witness my first real race riots!”
Love you Jon Stewart. Enjoy!
What a beautiful weekend. Spent a lot of it outdoors on my balcony in the sunshine, outdoors running along the sea in the sunshine, outdoors lounging around on the grass in Constantia in the sunshine… simple things really. Outdoors.
City Bowl sunshine
Constantia sunshine (it’s beautiful everywhere, the sunshine)
Priscilla wears top by Country Road, shades by Georgio Armani
Leigh Anne wears top by Country Road, shades by Ray Ban
CTG wears dress by Wardrobe, shades by Chanel, jersey by Country Road, pumps by Woolworths
Pretty red flower dude
Lounging around in the warm winter sun
Too beautiful. Happy Monday!
CTG is quite enjoying this l’il summin summin for Levi’s® SA on facebook. They interviewed 5 local urban culture icons (Inge from Lark, Samora from 5th Floor, MTV’s Bianca, Jozi blogger True Jones and Pretoria photographer Liam Lynch) and created and designed maps of all their favourite hotspots in Jozi and Cape Town. You can print the maps off the facebook page and hit their unique versions of ‘town’. Is quite cool particularly for those who were here for World Cup and wanting something a little less touristy. Click here to check out all the maps – there are also video interviews and photos of the mentioned hotspots. What do you think? Cool? Yes? No? They’re also releasing clues on the facebook page that lead you to certain marked out venues where you can pick up free limited edition gear (Found that out on a Vide e Caffe cup).
Paris in what looks like 'mid-vuvuzela blow'
Guys, you can’t not be impressed by Paris Hilton’s readiness to adopt certain Capetonian customs, namely her decision to ‘blow the vuvuzela’ during one Cape Town match. It’s a shame she got arrested for ‘blowing the vuvuzela’ - that’ll take the fun out of a cultural experience. Girlfriend clearly needs a friend to show her the ‘vuvuzela blowing rules’ in this city.
Well Paris, CTG is here to help.
Cape Town’s Vuvuzela-blowing rules (official set as of July 2010):
1. Always blow your vuvuzela in the car, on the way to the game. That way you won’t feel the need to actually blow it at the game.
2. Always keep eyedrops, chewing gum and perfume close. You don’t want the tell-tale smells of Vuvuzela lingering all over your hair extensions, and those nasty burst blood-vessels in your eyes from excessive blowing. That’s not hot.
3. Get someone else to carry your Vuvuzela for you. That way, if you are exposed as having been blowing your Vuvuzela, someone else can take the blame for it (you did seem to get this part right, Paris – props).
4. Pace yourself when blowing your vuvuzela. You don’t want to get so carried away blowing your Vuvuzela that you miss the match.
5. Keep a Steri Stumpie handy, for when your mouth gets dry from all that Vuvuzela blowing.
6. If you are caught, look indignant and say, ‘But this is Cape Town!’ That line works every time! And if you’re not in Cape Town? Say it anyway!
Practise makes perfect, Paris - blow that horn
Trust me Paris. These are pro-tips. Hope you enjoy the rest of your stay.
xxCTG
Muizenberg promenade: like Sea Point, only less crowded
would be to go spend a few hours in Muizenberg, on the beachfront. Scoff if you like, but on a wintery Sunday, with equal parts cloud and bright white sunshine and steak roll from Empire Cafe, you’d be having quite a good time, that I can promise. Knead seems to have single-handedly rejuvenated the area, something they must be given credit for. We went for a stroll along the ‘promenade’ aka Muizenberg pavillion. The deserted water slides and the dilapidated council buildings verge on magical.
Quaint building on the sea front
Muizenberg beach. Winter skies.
Muizenberg beach boxes
Some very lonely and chilly-looking paddling pools
