Author Archives: Helga

Changeover Day

Posted on September 22, 2024 by Helga

Sunday Dear Elsie Today was the day we saw one set of guests leave and the next arrive. The first ones left early so by just after 8am we were downstairs pulling the Seaview Apartment back into shape. It is … Continue reading →

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Today We Climbed Table Mountain

Posted on September 21, 2024 by Helga

Saturday Dear Elsie Today was the day we climbed Table Mountain. We didn’t begin the day planning to do this. We planned walking to the reservoirs but as we got nearer, we got bolder. Little did we know the trauma … Continue reading →

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My New Green Card

Posted on September 20, 2024 by Helga

Friday Dear Elsie Today was the day that I got a new Green Card. It gets me 12 entries into a number of local national parks, like Cape Point, which is by far the most expensive. That makes the R190 … Continue reading →

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The Perfect 5km Route

Posted on September 19, 2024 by Helga

Thursday Dear Elsie Today was the day I got news of your upcoming graduation from Grade R. It’s early this year because the primary school is so very busy at the end of the year, so they’ve scheduled it for … Continue reading →

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Alexander Arrived!

Posted on September 18, 2024 by Helga

Wednesday Dear Elsie Today was the day your second cousin was born! Alexander entered the world around 2.45am. My phone pinged at about 3.15am and I stirred enough to reach for it. I woke up quick enough as I saw … Continue reading →

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Walking to End of Fish Hoek Beach

Posted on September 17, 2024 by Helga

Tuesday Dear Elsie With the tide low this morning and the sun rising earlier and earlier, it was a good opportunity to measure how far it is from our house to the end of Fish Hoek Beach and back. This … Continue reading →

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Just Another Busy Monday

Posted on September 16, 2024 by Helga

Monday Dear Elsie Whew! Today was just another busy Monday. I did get news that you are doing so well at school and the teacher only had good things to say about you. Keep going! Also we are waiting for … Continue reading →

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Walk to the end of a Different Beach

Posted on September 15, 2024 by Helga

Sunday Dear Elsie Today was the day I walked to the end of a different beach. If we are going to walk to the end of a beach, it usually is Fish Hoek, but today I decided to go to … Continue reading →

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Making Soap

Posted on September 14, 2024 by Helga

Saturday Dear Elsie Today was the day I made a new cake of soap from old slivers. This has a back story. Decades ago when there was no internet, we had Christmas catalogues – advertising magazines. I used to order … Continue reading →

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Making a Super Memory

Posted on September 13, 2024 by Helga

Friday Dear Elsie Today was the day we made a ‘super memory’. We have lots of memories from our travels, but from time to time there are  unexpected super memories, like cruising out of Venice at sunset and making angels … Continue reading →

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The Cloud & the Butterfly

Posted on September 12, 2024 by Helga

Thursday Dear Elsie Today was the day I passed under a ginormous cloud and saw a delicate butterfly. I had worked all day and it was time for my walk. The day  had been partly cloudy but when I left … Continue reading →

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Nothing is Ever Perfect

Posted on September 11, 2024 by Helga

Wednesday Dear Elsie Today was a beautiful summery day with not too much wind and lots of whale activity in the sea. I’ve learned the ones I thought were orcas are probably Bryde’s whales. That’s what I was told on … Continue reading →

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Blooming Flowers

Posted on September 10, 2024 by Helga

Tuesday Dear Elsie Today we went to see the famous flowers. I don’t think there are pictures that can capture the abundance of flowers that blossom across acres and acres of the West Coast National Park. They are prolific and … Continue reading →

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Work, Enjoy Life, Be Grateful

Posted on September 9, 2024 by Helga

Monday Dear Elsie Today was the day I woke up early and went for  a walk. With summer coming, the days are beginning earlier. The sun popping up over the distant mountains before 7am now. It means I can get … Continue reading →

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Doing Special Things

Posted on September 8, 2024 by Helga

Sunday Dear Elsie Today I thought about how I’ve been doing special things each month because it’s my 60th year, but today I had a change of mind. I’m going to start doing special things just to enjoy life, not … Continue reading →

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