Author Archives: Helga

Wintery Day in Fish Hoek

Posted on June 3, 2025 by Helga

Tuesday Dear Elsie Today was the day that dawned with rain. I heard it gently falling and then there was a thud, meow, meow, meow as Raiku hastily came inside. He jumped on our bed and proceeded to give me … Continue reading →

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The Channel Grows

Posted on June 2, 2025 by Helga

Monday Dear Elsie Today was the day  that dawned with a beautiful sunrise. I went for a morning walk and took a photo of the derelict house up the road. It is being reconstructed. This was what it looked like … Continue reading →

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Corridors of Trees

Posted on June 1, 2025 by Helga

Sunday Dear Elsie Today was a well-balanced day. I woke up about 6am, had coffee and did my Bible reading. Then we walked to Fish Hoek to buy  a few other things. Home for breakfast and a rest. I then … Continue reading →

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Quick Swellendam Visit

Posted on May 31, 2025 by Helga

Saturday Dear Elsie Today was the day we saw you! We had a quick visit to give you your birthday gifts. Uncle Julian also came so you enjoyed seeing him too.  You loved the doll with long hair so you … Continue reading →

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Tons of Yellowtail

Posted on May 30, 2025 by Helga

Friday Dear Elsie Today was the day we took a late afternoon walk to Fish Hoek Beach to see a huge catch of fish. During the course of today, I saw the fishermen on the beach and they were there … Continue reading →

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Some Say Raiku is Not a Lap Cat

Posted on May 29, 2025 by Helga

Thursday Dear Elsie Today was the day you sent me a beautiful creative picture you had drawn. It is of a girl who looks just like you swinging on a swing hanging from the moon! You said it was very … Continue reading →

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From Sunshine to Rain

Posted on May 28, 2025 by Helga

Wednesday Dear Elsie Today was the day that dawned with a beautiful clear sky but ended with very cloudy, windy and drizzly weather. This morning we decided to get some exercise. We took off before 7.  The first rays of … Continue reading →

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A Glimpse of a Fire

Posted on May 27, 2025 by Helga

Tuesday Today was the day that began with a glimpse of a fire. We have a very active South Peninsula Fire Alert whatsapp group, but what to do when there’s a fire far out of the deep south? It’s the … Continue reading →

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Stretching my Eyes

Posted on May 26, 2025 by Helga

Monday Dear Elsie Today was the day I got up early to start work. I began at just after 6.30am and worked for 9 hours. The day was overcast, so no Venus nor the moon, but we did get a … Continue reading →

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I Went Looking for the Moon

Posted on May 25, 2025 by Helga

Sunday Dear Elsie Today was the day I woke up early and there was no moon! Venus was there but it was a moonless morning. I can’t remember seeing Venus with  no moon. I went out on the balcony and … Continue reading →

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A Perfect Fish Hoek Day

Posted on May 24, 2025 by Helga

Saturday Dear Elsie Today was a perfect Fish Hoek day. The sea was so still – it reminded us of the doldrums. When I woke up,  it was still dark, & the first thing I noticed was the moon and … Continue reading →

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Right & Wrong in Istanbul

Posted on May 23, 2025 by Helga

Friday Dear Elsie Today we were having a little discussion about what we did right and wrong in Istanbul. The rights certainly outweighed the wrong. If you ever want to go to Istanbul, these are a couple of good things … Continue reading →

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Sea and Silence

Posted on May 22, 2025 by Helga

Thursday Dear Elsie Today was the day I appreciated so much the sea and the silence. It’s significant that when I go away for a while, when I come home, I appreciate so much more what I have here.  I … Continue reading →

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Elsie’s 7th Birthday

Posted on May 21, 2025 by Helga

Wednesday Dear Elsie Yay!!! You turned 7.  You went to school with a bunch of delicious cupcakes. Your Mom made you an enormous beanbag which you love…&, among other gifts,  you also got hoola hoop. I loved speaking to you … Continue reading →

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Best Flight Home Ever

Posted on May 20, 2025 by Helga

Tuesday 20th May 2025 Dearest Elsie Tomorrow is your birthday and I am so excited for you. You are turning 7! I’m sorry I won’t be there to celebrate with you but will see you in a couple of weeks … Continue reading →

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