And then there was...

So how do you know when someone is a local when you are watching people on the beach one late afternoon? A local will not have a hairstyle that the wind can blow to pieces. A local will not be wearing fancy shoes on the beach. A local might have a dog or two, but not necessarily a leash. A local will not keep brushing the sand of his feet, or hair, or clothes! A local will not mind getting wet in the ice cold Atlantic water. A local who surfs will be wearing a wet suite, booties and even a hoody if necessary when trying out waves. A local will change with a towel around his her waist.A local will be walking a far stretch of beach before stopping to pant. A local will allow their kids in the water with their clothes on. A local will not stare at your kids getting wet in the sea water.

I was an alien once in Cape Town. Trust me, I am a local now!