Author Archives: Helga

Saint Helena Island Day 5

Posted on April 20, 2023 by Helga

Saint Helena Island Day 5 Thursday Dear Elsie We have absolutely sucked the marrow out of today & I’ll get to the highlight of today in just a bit, but first, we have been going through a leaflet on some … Continue reading →

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Saint Helena Island Day 4

Posted on April 19, 2023 by Helga

Wednesday Dear Elsie Today was the day we went out to sea! But first I need to start late yesterday afternoon when we went for a walk up a mountain to see the heart of the ‘heart-shaped waterfall’.  We left … Continue reading →

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Saint Helena Island Day 3

Posted on April 18, 2023 by Helga

Tuesday Dear Elsie Today was the day I met the world’s oldest tortoise! He is 190 years old and he lives in the garden of the Governor’s House on Saint Helena Island. His name is Jonathan and he even has … Continue reading →

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Saint Helena Island Day 2

Posted on April 17, 2023 by Helga

Monday Dear Elsie, We are packing in the activities. We once watched a video describing some of the highlights to be seen on Saint Helena Island and we are aiming to get through the main ones. Yesterday, after I posted … Continue reading →

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Saint Helena Day 1

Posted on April 16, 2023 by Helga

Sunday Dear Elsie Yesterday after I posted the blog I was able to figure out why I couldn’t get the photos transferred. The little storage card had partially come out of my laptop, so after that got put properly back … Continue reading →

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Arriving in St Helena

Posted on April 15, 2023 by Helga

Saturday Dear Elsie I missed speaking to you today.  Julian and I flew west, first to Walvis Bay and then north west to Saint Helena Island and we got here safe and sound! Teddy was along with the ride. The … Continue reading →

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Jo’Burg

Posted on April 14, 2023 by Helga

Friday Dear Elsie, Today was the day I got up early and by just after 10am I was at the airport and hanging out waiting for my flight to Johannesburg. Teddy is with me. I am about to send you … Continue reading →

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Last Blog from Home for a While

Posted on April 13, 2023 by Helga

Thursday Dear Elsie, I saw what was happening at your house today! Wow, a big container arrived & soon building work will begin. It’s going to be so exciting for you to watch. For me today was a busy day. … Continue reading →

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Saint Helena Island Prices

Posted on April 12, 2023 by Helga

Wednesday Dear Elsie Today was the day I did most of the packing for my exciting trip to Saint Helena Island. When we went to Italy last year, we were out the country for 40 nights of which 30 were … Continue reading →

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Plumber Came

Posted on April 11, 2023 by Helga

Tuesday Dear Elsie Today was a significant day for the development of the plot behind us. The plumber came to put in the first of the drainage pipes. Plumbing in place at the end of the day… Mike has also … Continue reading →

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10% Better

Posted on April 10, 2023 by Helga

Monday Dear Elsie Yesterday evening David came up and said he had felt a small positive change. David’s main issue has been Exercise Intolerance. He’s not able to walk far and has to go super slowly. Then, if he has … Continue reading →

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A Happy Easter Sunday

Posted on April 9, 2023 by Helga

Sunday Dear Elsie Today was the day you woke up at our house again. We had breakfast together and you helped me with some washing. It’s Easter Sunday! Christ is Risen! We loved spending time with you and miss you … Continue reading →

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Elsie at Elsies Peak

Posted on April 8, 2023 by Helga

Saturday Dear Elsie Today was the day you learned that there is a massive mountain behind our house that has the same name as you. You were fascinated. I took you out the back to see it… Then I took … Continue reading →

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Good Friday 2023

Posted on April 7, 2023 by Helga

Saturday Dear Elsie, Today you came!  It was wonderful to see you and we had a great time going shopping, rocking on my rocking chair and playing. You spent a lot of time with Uncle David as well and had … Continue reading →

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Crazy Weather Today

Posted on April 6, 2023 by Helga

Thursday Dear Elsie Today was the day that we were planning on going to the beach. The day looked beautiful and still, but we noticed a huge bank of cloud moving slowly in from the entrance to False Bay. Eventually, … Continue reading →

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