Author Archives: Helga

I Caught Ruby!

Posted on May 5, 2023 by Helga

Friday Dear Elsie Today was the day I went for an early morning walk and I caught Ruby! I don’t have any pictures, but Ruby was a very naughty little fluffy Maltese poodle who escaped from her house when her … Continue reading →

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Autumn Beauty

Posted on May 4, 2023 by Helga

Thursday Dear Elsie Today was the day we really experienced the beauty of autumn. The day was so still and the sea so calm. Looking across the bay I could see the buildings of the Strand. It’s always difficult to … Continue reading →

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Early Morning Walk

Posted on May 3, 2023 by Helga

Wednesday Dear Elsie, Today I went for an early morning walk. It was great! I walked to the end of the road, then down Highway to Hillside and up Daisy Lane. The view from there is amazing… Daisy lane is … Continue reading →

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Remember the Flowers?

Posted on May 2, 2023 by Helga

Tuesday Dear Elsie Today was the day that I woke up with a confused thought. Remember the flowers? Very pretty yellow flowers Mike got me for when I returned from Saint Helena Island? One of them was drooping slightly as … Continue reading →

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The Portico is Finished

Posted on May 1, 2023 by Helga

Monday Dear Elsie Today was the day the portico got finished. Next time you come you will get to see the lovely new entrance to our front door. Courage came in today to help finish it. He asked to come … Continue reading →

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Walking Above Clovelly

Posted on April 30, 2023 by Helga

Sunday Dear Elsie Today was the day we had quite a quiet day but I got out for a couple of walks and the second one took us above Clovelly. Not every day may be good but there is good … Continue reading →

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Now That Was a Nice Day

Posted on April 29, 2023 by Helga

Saturday Dear Elsie Today was the day I got to speak to you! We haven’t chatted for a while and it was great to catch up and to hear what is happening in your life. So much going on. I … Continue reading →

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Saint Helena Palpitations

Posted on April 28, 2023 by Helga

Friday Dear Elsie Today was a beautiful day in Cape Town. I worked, I did a bit of shopping for David’s supplements and I walked. As I walked, I thought I must document the awful palpitations I had in Saint … Continue reading →

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A Semi Day Off

Posted on April 27, 2023 by Helga

Thursday Dear Elsie, Today is Freedom Day and I’m sure you are not at school. Exciting things are happening at your house and I’m sure you are enjoying seeing all the activity. For me today, I worked for about 5 … Continue reading →

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What I Came Home To

Posted on April 26, 2023 by Helga

Wednesday Dear Elsie Today was the day I worked and got the Seaview apartment ready for guests who arrive tomorrow. I changed out the duvet as we’ve had the summer one on the bed and it’s much cooler now, so … Continue reading →

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Portico Under Construction

Posted on April 25, 2023 by Helga

Tuesday Dear Elsie Today was the day that dawned with a beautiful sunrise, no wind and a good day for an early morning walk. I did a 30 minute loop and came back along daisy lane. What a sunrise. This … Continue reading →

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Back to Work Day

Posted on April 24, 2023 by Helga

Monday Dear Elsie, Today was a back to work day. It’s been cold and rainy in Cape Town and there was a little more of it this morning, but then finally the clouds parted and the sun shone and I … Continue reading →

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Home is Where my Heart is!

Posted on April 23, 2023 by Helga

Sunday Dear Elsie, Today I flew back to Cape Town and arrived home. Wow! Fish Hoek is a beautiful place and here is where my heart is. I arrived home on a very wet day. I thought it was possible … Continue reading →

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Saint Helena Island – Heading Home

Posted on April 22, 2023 by Helga

Saturday Dear Elsie Today is the day we head home. Right now we are sitting at Saint Helena Airport. This morning dawned with the first rain we have had all week. It made me nervous. We cleaned up, packed up … Continue reading →

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Saint Helena Island Day 6

Posted on April 21, 2023 by Helga

Friday Dear Elsie Today was our last proper sight-seeing day on the island. We are winding down after an interesting week – it’s been amazing visiting this out-of-the-way place. For today, we started off around 7am with a drive to … Continue reading →

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