3 Cape Town activities to beat the boredom when the lights go out

Power cuts are something we have to live with, but luckily we live in the world’s most beautiful and awesome city! When the lights go out you don’t have to stop enjoying yourself, because there is always plenty to do in the Mother City.

Have a picnic:

Day or night, the city has a ton of spots to kick back, relax and enjoy a chilled picnic. Kirstenbosch Gardens, Gordon’s Bay Beach, Clifton Beach, a number of wine estates and so much more. These are just some of the top spots to enjoy the tranquility that comes without electricity.

Get back to nature:

Cape Town is beautiful, so enjoy it! Instead of moping around because you don’t have TV or the internet, get out and explore. Go for a run or a cycle on the Sea Point promenade, take a hike up Table Mountain or hit the waves at Muizenberg. The city is an adventure waiting to happen, so make it!

Take a stroll:

If you are looking to slow things down instead of speeding them up, take a leisurely stroll. The Company Gardens is perfect to soak in the city vibe and Kirstenbosch is a great place for the soul. There’s no harm in using the power outage to take a moment to just breathe again.

So there you have it, three cool and simple things to do in the city without lights. At the end of the day, you’ll be happy the lights went out!

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10 helpful tricks and tips to use when the power goes out

Power outages are more than just sitting in the dark. The fridge stops running, everything starts to defrost, plus the AC and fans stop working. Out come the torches and you have to wait patiently for the power to return. When the power goes out at your home, make sure to remember these helpful tips and tricks…

  v  When the power does fail somehow and the lights go out, leaving you in pitch darkness, don’t jump up immediately to find your flashlight and candles. Take a minute or two to let your eyes adjust to the darkness. You will be surprised how much better you can see and you won’t be as likely to walk into a table, chair or door.

  v  Keep some board games like chess, dominos, puzzles or UNO handy to keep yourself busy. Think of ways in which people amused themselves before the invention of electricity.

 

  v  Make sure you have at least one charged cell phone in the house. Keep a car charger handy in case the battery runs low.

  v  If your computer is connected to a UPS device, save everything and shutdown your computer as soon as you can. Take a look at Off Grid’s website for a wide range of UPS devices and other products that supply back up power.

  v  Take out your book from the dusty corner or buy a few books beforehand. It will kill some time and keep you entertained without needing any electricity.

  v  Put lumo stickers on your flashlights and keep them in easy to see places, like the bookshelf, next to the TV, on the nightstand, etc. When the power goes out, your flashlight will be quick and easy to find!

 

  v  Candles, if used improperly, can cause fire. Make sure you light your candles away from anything flammable and in an area where they can’t be knocked over. If you can, just try use flashlights instead of candles.

  v  Never use a generator in your home, garage or other enclosed environment!

Write these helpful tricks and tips down and keep them close at hand, so next time the power goes out you are fully prepared.

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