Author Archives: Helga

3 Hour Hike Through Newlands Forest

Posted on October 1, 2023 by Helga

Sunday Dear Elsie Today was the day that started out very relaxing but ended with aching feet and sore muscles. It was a beautiful spring day and I lay on the couch and relaxed. David took the car & went … Continue reading →

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Close Orca Encounter

Posted on September 30, 2023 by Helga

Saturday Dear Elsie You and I had a nice chat today. You showed me your lego. I showed you the cats. You love watching the cats. So do we. They are always full of fun. The big whale appearance of … Continue reading →

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A Day of Nature

Posted on September 29, 2023 by Helga

Friday Dear Elsie Wow! Today was a day of nature for sure. It began with a majestic sunrise. Then, after the sun rose, I noticed a lone baboon on the roof of the house across the road.I learned his name … Continue reading →

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Electricity Fixed

Posted on September 28, 2023 by Helga

Thursday Dear Elsie Today was the day the electricity got fixed. In fact, last night, after 8pm, I got a call to say the electricity department was downstairs to fix the problem. When they found out where the problem was … Continue reading →

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Davide the Developer

Posted on September 27, 2023 by Helga

Wednesday Dear Elsie Today was a work day. There were quite a few things that happened and one of them was I spoke to Davide the developer of the big 3200 square meter plot on the mountain. One of the … Continue reading →

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12 Years Later

Posted on September 26, 2023 by Helga

Tuesday Dear Elsie Today was the day I found the picture we had computer generated in 2011. It was also done in the booth at Caledon Hot Springs. This last month, we had this one drawn… This next is from … Continue reading →

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Mopping Up Day

Posted on September 25, 2023 by Helga

Monday Dear Elsie Today was the day we encountered some storm issues. There was water blowing in under our bedroom door. Also, because the rain was swept in from the south-east there was water coming under the flashing on one … Continue reading →

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One of the Rainiest Days

Posted on September 24, 2023 by Helga

Sunday Dear Elsie Today was one of the rainiest days in Cape Town. It began with a strong black south-easter that blew in a serious cold front. Just before the rain began, I noticed the NSRI Rescue Boat 10 out … Continue reading →

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Trip to Elgin by Steam Train

Posted on September 23, 2023 by Helga

Saturday Dear Elsie Today was the day we caught a steam train! We left early this morning from Cape Town and this was the train we were on… The journey is divided into three. The first hour takes us to … Continue reading →

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A Snapshot of Friday

Posted on September 22, 2023 by Helga

Friday Dear Elsie Today was the day that began with no wind and no rain. A beautiful day. David came up for breakfast and when he left, we went to the beach! It was wonderful to swim again. The water … Continue reading →

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Tiny Improvement

Posted on September 21, 2023 by Helga

Thursday Dear Elsie Today was a rainy, misty drizzly day in Cape Town. Spring Solstice where the city should be warming, but instead the maximum temperature scrambled up to 15C and we all were in jackets and scarves. Julian and … Continue reading →

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Spring Inside and Out

Posted on September 20, 2023 by Helga

Wednesday Dear Elsie Today was a busy, busy Wednesday. It was the first day that the weather was sunny enough to catch up with washing and there was tons of it. So we got that done. I also had a … Continue reading →

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Morning Observations

Posted on September 19, 2023 by Helga

Tuesday Dear Elsie Today was the day the cats woke up around 5.45am and they were meowing loudly. Clearly they were hungry. I got up, let them out the study and fed them. It wasn’t only the cats making a … Continue reading →

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Cats & the Gecko

Posted on September 18, 2023 by Helga

Monday Dear Elsie Today was a good day for you! You got a special treats for doing so well at school and you were beyond excited! We are all so proud of you. Back at our house, I had a … Continue reading →

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On the Menu

Posted on September 17, 2023 by Helga

Sunday Dear Elsie Today was the day that had a number of things on the menu. David taught. We walked and when we got home, David had finished his first lesson and was already downstairs watching the start of the … Continue reading →

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