Author Archives: Helga

Funniest Thing About My Haircut

Posted on April 8, 2025 by Helga

Tuesday Dear Elsie So the funniest thing about my haircut happened the day after. That was when the Berettas came for dinner. As soon as Riana walked in she exclaimed with delight about what  a wonderful haircut I had and … Continue reading →

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One Year Ago Today

Posted on April 7, 2025 by Helga

Monday Dear Elsie Today is 7th April. It was one year ago today that this happened. The Echo Road fire that burnt a few houses to the ground and severely damaged others. It was terrible and really frightening. It happened … Continue reading →

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Bright Light in the Sky

Posted on April 6, 2025 by Helga

Sunday Dear Elsie, Today began around 5.50am when I awoke and looked out the window to a very bright light in the Eastern sky. At first I thought it was a plane, so reached for my phone and looked up … Continue reading →

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Nothing to Worry About!

Posted on April 5, 2025 by Helga

Saturday Dear Elsie Today was a relaxing house cleaning day. We gave it a deep clean, so won’t need too much more work before we move out and David moves in. Nice to have everything so spic and span, especially … Continue reading →

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Bad Haircut Day

Posted on April 4, 2025 by Helga

Friday Dear Elsie Today was the day I determined I could live with my bushy hair no longer so, after work mid afternoon, I walked to Fish Hoek to find a hairdresser. I had seen someone on FB talk of … Continue reading →

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Airbnb Reviews

Posted on April 3, 2025 by Helga

Thursday Dear Elsie Today was the day Grandpa went walking with me and we ended up going further than I went previous days. We even did a bit of bush-bashing. It was a 6km ramble. After getting home and having … Continue reading →

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Plumbing Pipes Go In

Posted on April 2, 2025 by Helga

Wednesday Dear Elsie Today was the day the plumber came to put in the first of the pipes going down the hill to the road. It’s going to take some time to lay all 30m to the street. The first … Continue reading →

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Excavating Again

Posted on April 1, 2025 by Helga

Tuesday Dear Elsie Today was the day the big hole running down the side of the top part of the stairs got bigger and it’s now ready for the sewerage pipe to go in. That should happen tomorrow. It is … Continue reading →

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The New Milestones

Posted on March 31, 2025 by Helga

Monday Dear Elsie Today was the day I went for a super 5km walk and enjoyed sunrise from the mountain. I always enjoy walking and the other day when we went on the boat trip to Seal Island, I walked … Continue reading →

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Visiting the Top Road

Posted on March 30, 2025 by Helga

Sunday Dear Elsie Today we went driving and found a little nook in Cape Town, we had never been before. It’s in Fresnaye, high above the City and on a road suitably called Top Road. It’s where the red marker … Continue reading →

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Seal Island, False Bay

Posted on March 29, 2025 by Helga

Saturday Dear Elsie Today was the day we went to Seal Island – the False Bay one. This is a small outcrop in the northern middle of False Bay. It’s a 5 acre granite island with no beach or vegetation … Continue reading →

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Perfect Autumn Weather

Posted on March 28, 2025 by Helga

Friday Dear Elsie Today was one of those perfect days. I finished the work week up to date and enjoyed sitting on the balcony having tea. Enjoying the view and the weather… At 5.30pm, Julian and I walked to the … Continue reading →

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Perils of Egypt

Posted on March 27, 2025 by Helga

Thursday Dear Elsie Today was a windy day. I spent 45 minutes walking with a little jogging in between. I am always impressed by the die-hard beach fans who, regardless of whether it’s windy or not, they gather at the … Continue reading →

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We Bought a Fronx

Posted on March 26, 2025 by Helga

Wednesday Dear Elsie Today was the day we said goodbye to the Ignis and drove away with a new van Niekerk family Fronx! Bye Ignis, we’ve enjoyed driving you, but it’s time to say goodbye. Enter the FRONX! Who calls … Continue reading →

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No Perfect Car

Posted on March 25, 2025 by Helga

Tuesday Dear Elsie Today was the day Grandpa understood that there is no perfect car! We are cruising towards the end of this journey to a new vehicle. You wonder why he wants to part with his favourite car of … Continue reading →

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