Sunday
Dear Elsie,
Today was the day that it was all happening along our little bit of coast. It’s the Navy Festival weekend. I decided to do a very early walk (just after 6am) along the sea front towards Glencairn. I was expecting no Sunday traffic but with all the navy people needing to go set up, it was super busy. And then there was a 21km run on as well. The sunrise was against a misty backdrop.
Soon the ships came out…there is a guy on our street who took some excellent photos. Cred LJ Vosloo. This is the Brazilian navy vessel, Defensora. For quite some time, a SA Airforce Lynx helicopter stood on the landing pad with its engines running.
Finally, they turned the engine off. We never saw it take off. The ship moved away. Then there was also an Indian vessel. According to LJ, this is the INS Talgar Indian Frigate
When it first went past, we could see all the Indian sailors standing to attention on the deck. This one was just off-shore until a short while ago.
Then to add to the activity, it was the day the steam train visited Simon’s Town, so that went past. This is the photo I took a few months ago as it passed through Sunny Cove.
At lunchtime, we walked to Fish Hoek for some groceries. Perfect beach day….
And we came home past a wonderful verge of smiling daisies…
We have had a (very) late lunch – more of a lupper and a quiet evening is ahead.
Jeremiah 6:16
This is what the LORD says: “Stand at the crossroads and look; ask for the ancient paths, ask where the good way is, and walk in it, and you will find rest for your souls.”
It’s not about now – we are only passing through.
Keep the smile going.
God bless you.
In His Grip,
Gran xx 🙂