Author Archives: Helga

Smoky Sunrise

Posted on February 1, 2024 by Helga

Thursday Dear Elsie Today was the day of a very smoky sunrise. There has been a massive fire burning over in Pringle Bay. This was it two days ago… Pringle Bay residents had to evacuate their homes. This was soon … Continue reading →

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Italy Begins

Posted on January 31, 2024 by Helga

Wednesday Dear Elsie Today started with a magnificent sunrise. The last day of January … We went to the beach early because Mike  had to go into Cape Town. It was a perfect day for sea swimming. The net was … Continue reading →

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11.9C – Alpine Water in Fish Hoek

Posted on January 30, 2024 by Helga

Tuesday Dear Elsie Today was the day we went to the beach and the water temperature was a chilly 11.9C. I adjusted and spent a wonderful half hour swimming. The water was so clear – it reminded me of alpine … Continue reading →

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An Hour Long Holiday Everyday!

Posted on January 29, 2024 by Helga

Monday Dear Elsie Today was the day we went to the beach. There were not many people there because it’s Monday and everyone has gone back to work. The water looked lovely but it was cold! The water temperature had … Continue reading →

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20 Years

Posted on January 28, 2024 by Helga

Sunday Dear Elsie Today we rested from the beach. We remembered your Great Grandmother, my Ma, who passed away on this day 20 years ago today – 28th January 2004. She was loving and kind; she was joyful and had … Continue reading →

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Puzzle Station

Posted on January 27, 2024 by Helga

Saturday Dear Elsie Today was the day you & I had a chat. You told me that Daskat had to be put down. 😥 He was about 17, blind in one eye, deaf and seemed in pain. It was a … Continue reading →

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Being More Deliberate

Posted on January 26, 2024 by Helga

Friday Dear Elsie Today was the day we went to the beach. It was overcast and windless and as a result I could swim and swim and swim. The walk home along the cat walk… The sea was dead flat … Continue reading →

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Orcas in the Bay

Posted on January 25, 2024 by Helga

Thursday Dear Elsie Today was the day we went for a delicious swim in warm water. We went down late so the shark net was already in place and there were loads of people in the sea. It was lovely. … Continue reading →

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19.5 Degree Sea Water

Posted on January 24, 2024 by Helga

Wednesday Dear Elsie Today was the day we went to the beach and swam in beautiful warm water. Someone said it was 19.5 and that last week it was a balmy 22. There was quite a bit of swell but … Continue reading →

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Pasttimes

Posted on January 23, 2024 by Helga

Tuesday Dear Elsie One of the things you and your Mom love doing is puzzles and the bug has bitten me too. The puzzle I started has grown. The pink, red and orange are done. The other thing I like … Continue reading →

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The Cats Who Sit

Posted on January 22, 2024 by Helga

Monday Dear Elsie Today was the day I got Claw’d to sit from a lying position, and, I had no snack for him. Els, it’s one of the things you’ve seen them do on our video calls. When you come … Continue reading →

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Training Walk – Kalk Bay to Muizenberg & Back

Posted on January 21, 2024 by Helga

Sunday Dear Elsie Today was the day we did our first so called training walk – with the intention of getting fit enough to walk miles and miles through Italy. We parked outside BI in  Kalk Bay and set off … Continue reading →

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Sad Day at the Beach

Posted on January 20, 2024 by Helga

Saturday Dear Elsie I often say, “the beach is such a happy place.” And it is, most of the time, but occasionally something sad happens at the beach and today as one of those days. We went down this morning … Continue reading →

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Fish Hoek Summer

Posted on January 19, 2024 by Helga

Friday Dear Elsie Today was the day your Mom sent me a few photos of you playing with Simone. I loved seeing the photos of the two of you on the slide and playing in the sandpit. I’m so glad … Continue reading →

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More Flights Booked

Posted on January 18, 2024 by Helga

Thursday Dear Elsie Today was the day we booked our flights to Italy. We decided to choose Africa’s leading airline – Ethiopian Air. It also is one of the quickest ways to get to Milan from Cape Town. God willing, … Continue reading →

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