Author Archives: Helga

Cow Trails and Waterpark Fun

Posted on October 8, 2022 by Helga

Saturday Today was the day…. We began early (7am) by going for a pre-breakfast walk. This time we followed the cow trails down to a tar road. It also meant crossing a river… Mike dressed in his running kit. When … Continue reading →

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Walking Round the Dam

Posted on October 7, 2022 by Helga

Friday Today was the day…. We got to walk mostly around the dam, which we discovered is called the Bell Park Dam.  On what was a very cool & overcast day, Mike & set off at 7:30am, during loadshedding. We … Continue reading →

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Day of Travel to the Drakensberg

Posted on October 6, 2022 by Helga

Thursday Today was the day… I woke up at a ridiculously early hour – twas around 3am, maybe earlier.  By 4am, we were on our way down the stairs and on our way to the airport. We parked in the … Continue reading →

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Work Work Work

Posted on October 5, 2022 by Helga

Wednesday Today was the day… I got to work work work. Just a quick blog today.  I did a couple more loads of laundry and then packed two baskets  of linen. I’ve left Courage with instructions. I’ve welcomed the guests … Continue reading →

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Don’t Be Complacent

Posted on October 4, 2022 by Helga

Tuesday Today was the day… We went to the beach. The water was calm and clear and the shark net was out because it’s school holidays. I swam for more than 40 minutes, persevering until 2km was done. At one … Continue reading →

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Growth

Posted on October 3, 2022 by Helga

Monday Today was the day… I woke up after a really good night’s sleep. Mike ran 12km yesterday so he wasn’t about to go to the beach for a morning run. I started work early and got in about 8 … Continue reading →

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Whale Watching!

Posted on October 2, 2022 by Helga

Sunday Today was the day… We finally went whale watching. We’ve been waiting to get the day right since 8th August. Today was it. A splendid late spring day with bright sunshine and not too much wind. The trip was … Continue reading →

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Pastor Tienie

Posted on October 1, 2022 by Helga

Saturday Today was the day… I had quite a laid back Saturday.  The day dawned with still seas and, because it’s the weekend, the shark net went out. Mike and I went to the beach. Mike ran. I swam. We … Continue reading →

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That Hat

Posted on September 30, 2022 by Helga

Friday Today was the day… We went to the beach. It was a perfect, still day with the promise of sunshine. On such a day I need to wear my turquoise hat. This hat Mike bought from a cheap Chinese … Continue reading →

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The Cottage Roof Got Cleaned

Posted on September 29, 2022 by Helga

Thursday Today was the day… I woke quite late – around 7am. Last night we watched a YouTube video on what was described as Terminal Insomnia! It sounds dreadful and I don’t know how I stumbled upon it, but being … Continue reading →

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He’s Coming Home!

Posted on September 28, 2022 by Helga

Wednesday Today was the day… David began his long trip home. He’s 31 and he can take care of himself, that’s for sure, but my heart sings that he’s coming home. The joy is the same as 2013 when Stacey … Continue reading →

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How Rich Am I Really?

Posted on September 27, 2022 by Helga

Tuesday Today was the day… That began as usual with me having coffee in my rocking chair. Mike and I began a long conversation about wealth. We spoke about being looked down upon because we were not ‘wealthy enough’ for … Continue reading →

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Great Work Day

Posted on September 26, 2022 by Helga

Monday Today was the day… That it rained. It was unexpected. I had half thought we’d go to the beach, but that didn’t happen. Just as well because Courage forgot his key and we needed to be around to let … Continue reading →

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A Charming Day It Is!

Posted on September 25, 2022 by Helga

Sunday Today was the day… We rested. Ken left early and the Seaview Apartment couple checked out at the same time, so apart from Dakota in the Little Lookout, all was quiet on the home front. We went to the … Continue reading →

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Amazing Fish Hoek Through Aly’s Lens

Posted on September 24, 2022 by Helga

Saturday  Today was the day… Of Heritage Day in South Africa.  The day was calm with a sunny start. Lots of things happened at the beach and in the sea & they were perfectly captured by Aly Ison, so I … Continue reading →

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