Author Archives: Helga

Working Day

Posted on December 28, 2022 by Helga

Wednesday Dear Elsie Today, I worked! I love these kind of working days. They are low key and I can do as much or as little as I like. I worked for an hour and then we went to the … Continue reading →

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Living in the Present

Posted on December 27, 2022 by Helga

Tuesday Dear Elsie Today was the day that was another majestic summers day. By the time we got to the beach around 7:30am, there were already loads of people there. I had a lovely swim and then dried off on … Continue reading →

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Birds All Time Record

Posted on December 26, 2022 by Helga

Monday Dear Elsie, Today was the day the birds finished the bottle of sugar water in less than 6 hours. It was an all time record! I filled the bottle at 6am this morning. Before 12 noon, they  had slurped … Continue reading →

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Christmas 2022

Posted on December 25, 2022 by Helga

Sunday Dear Elsie Yay! Today was Christmas Day. You, Elsie went to Christmas with Oupa. We missed having you and the family, but we hope that we will all be together next year. For us I got up early and … Continue reading →

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Christmas Eve 2022

Posted on December 24, 2022 by Helga

Saturday Dear Elsie Christmas Eve! We began the day by going to the beach. The wind was from the north and was slightly cool. The water was cooler too, but it was  nice and clear and there were quite a … Continue reading →

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Rising Glow of Happiness!

Posted on December 23, 2022 by Helga

Friday Dear Elsie Today was the day all the guests checked out. Ruth came and cleaned the cottage and the Seaview Apartment. Next guests in are family! I had this rising glow of happiness as I also have so very … Continue reading →

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Teddy on the Tree

Posted on December 22, 2022 by Helga

Thursday Dear Elsie Today was the day we got to swim in windless conditions. I forgot to take my goggles so I did a lot of breast stroke. I found myself close to the surf-ski club and there were a … Continue reading →

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Thirsty Birds

Posted on December 21, 2022 by Helga

Wednesday Dear Elsie We have thirsty birds. The great big long-tailed Cape sugar birds have had babies! Lots of them. Yesterday morning early (5am) I filled the bottle and without thinking put in a lot of sugar. A whole cupful. … Continue reading →

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Sharks at Fish Hoek

Posted on December 20, 2022 by Helga

Tuesday Dear Elsie Today was the day something happened that I had been wondering about for a while. What would happen if I was in the sea and a shark was spotted? Today I found out! I had swum out … Continue reading →

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Dentist Visit x 3

Posted on December 19, 2022 by Helga

Monday Dear Elsie Today was the day we all went to the dentist. When we were on the ship  Mike had a filling come out. It wasn’t sore so he didn’t do anything about it. But we did phone David … Continue reading →

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Back at the Beach Day

Posted on December 18, 2022 by Helga

Sunday Dear Elsie, Today was the day we went to the beach for the first time in 6 weeks. It was great to be back and to swim in familiar water. It was quite windy and the waves big at … Continue reading →

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Early Morning Boats

Posted on December 17, 2022 by Helga

Saturday Dear Elsie Today was the day, I woke early to the throb-throb-throb of passing boats.  It was about 5:25am and there were three rescue boats heading towards Fish Hoek. When they got there, they just hung out in the … Continue reading →

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Home & Weighed!

Posted on December 16, 2022 by Helga

Friday Dear Elsie Today we got home! I woke up really early and looked out the cabin door to see the faint shadows of mountains! We were so close to home. It was soon light enough to take a photo. … Continue reading →

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Last Day – Cruise Tips & Costs

Posted on December 15, 2022 by Helga

Thursday Dear Elsie Today is our last day at sea – tonight is our 30th night on the ship. Tomorrow morning, God willing, bright and early we will dock in Cape Town and we will be home! We are so … Continue reading →

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Edging Towards Home

Posted on December 14, 2022 by Helga

Wednesday Dear Elsie Today is the day we are edging closer to home. These two days of cruising idly down the South African coast are perfect for adjusting to getting home. We spent most of 2022 knowing this trip was … Continue reading →

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