Author Archives: Helga

Ramble, Tennis and a Swim

Posted on February 10, 2023 by Helga

Friday Dear Elsie Today we mainly hung around Carmel. We started the day with a long ramble through the grounds, leaving during the early morning dew – 6:15am and returning at about 7:25am. We came back, hot, damp and a … Continue reading →

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Rowing, Hiking, Swimming

Posted on February 9, 2023 by Helga

Thursday Dear Elsie Today we had a busy outdoors day! We started off by doing some work and having a hearty breakfast. Then we set off for the Wilderness to do some rowing on the Touw river. We did this … Continue reading →

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Adventuring

Posted on February 8, 2023 by Helga

Wednesday Dear Elsie Today was the day we went on a bit of an adventure. We woke up in McGregor and went for a walk around the nature reserve admiring old houses and the lovely nature reserve… After breakfast, we … Continue reading →

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One Night in 1974

Posted on February 7, 2023 by Helga

Tuesday Dear Elsie Today was the day we went to McGregor! One day in 1974, Mike aka Granpa was sent to this tiny little insignificant town to do a survey to put McGregor on the map. It was a short … Continue reading →

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Dinner by David

Posted on February 6, 2023 by Helga

Monday Dear Elsie Today was a regular Monday with lots of work to be done. The day dawned very misty, so we didn’t go to the beach this morning. Instead, I took a walk down there this afternoon and had … Continue reading →

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Dolphins & Croissants

Posted on February 5, 2023 by Helga

Sunday Dear Elsie Today was the day we woke up to see a big pod of dolphins having a feeding frenzy in the bay. They were so fun to watch. They were going round and round in circles, possibly rounding … Continue reading →

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Walk Up Memory Lane

Posted on February 4, 2023 by Helga

Saturday Dear Elsie It was great having a video call with you today. You are so chatty and full of beans and opinions and fun things to say. I’m so excited you are learning to swim and loving it. Already … Continue reading →

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71 Days

Posted on February 3, 2023 by Helga

Friday Dear Elsie Today was the day I did an adventurous thing. We were just getting home and David was just going out on his bike. He realised he didn’t have his helmet, so asked me to keep an eye … Continue reading →

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Mammo 2023

Posted on February 2, 2023 by Helga

Thursday Dear Elsie No swimming for me today, but I saw you had a lot of fun at your swimming lesson. Here the sun was shining, the sky was blue and it was a perfect day for a dip in … Continue reading →

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Finding Joy in the Small Things

Posted on February 1, 2023 by Helga

Wednesday Dear Elsie Today was the day we went swimming! At first I thought we may not because it was quite overcast, but the sea was so still and so alluring, we couldn’t help it. Off we went. As we … Continue reading →

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Water!

Posted on January 31, 2023 by Helga

Tuesday Dear Elsie Today was the day you came home with a special sticker…you were the sweetest little girl in the class today! Proud Granny for sure! Today, after no water for about 40 hours, we got it back, for … Continue reading →

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27 Hours & Still No Water

Posted on January 30, 2023 by Helga

Monday Dear Elsie Today was the day we had no water the whole day! I woke up really early (about 4am) and thought to myself, ‘I really don’t want to check to see if the water has come on and … Continue reading →

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No Water

Posted on January 29, 2023 by Helga

Sunday Dear Elsie This afternoon we had no water. What was different to other times is that no one had seen a burst water main. The water just went off in our whole neighbourhood and there was no burst pipe … Continue reading →

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Walk to Kalk Bay for Breakfast

Posted on January 28, 2023 by Helga

Saturday Dear Elsie Today was the day we had a lovely chat with you and I watched you paint your nails. You are doing so well. You loved showing me the things you are building with lego and the stick … Continue reading →

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Afternoon at the Beach

Posted on January 27, 2023 by Helga

Friday Dear Elsie Today was the day I went to the beach in the afternoon! We didn’t go this morning and this afternoon my friends were going for a walk and then meeting at the beach Bistro so I went … Continue reading →

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