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Author Archives: Helga
Milan!
Monday Dearest Elsie Today was the day we all arrived in Milan. We got up early in Varenna and went to the local coffee shop for cappuccino and then went for a last walk around this beautiful little village. Surely, … Continue reading
Last Day in Varenna
Sunday Dear Elsie Today was our last day in Varenna. We went out early as we had no milk so we took a walk to the village. We bought milk and croissants which are fresh daily at the little convenience … Continue reading
Walking and Varenna Botanical Gardens
Saturday Dear Elsie Today was the day we went walking! We walked up a very steep stairway to what we hoped was going to be the monastery but it was closed. We did find some other fun places though and … Continue reading
Posted in Day to Day Blogs, Italy
Tagged faith, Hiking, Italy 2022, Varenna, Varenna Botanical gardens
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Teddy Goes to Switzerland
Friday Dear Elsie Today was the day that Teddy went to Switzerland! We were very sad that Granpa couldn’t come with us. He stayed behind to get better. We caught the Bernina Express which is a big red train that … Continue reading
Posted in Day to Day Blogs, Italy
Tagged Bernina Express, Italy 2022, St. Moritz, Teddy Tales
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A Rough Night
Thursday Dear Elsie Some days are harder than others. I’m sure you have found that too. Some days you have a rough day and last night was a rough night for Granpa. He coughed so much and then eventually fell … Continue reading
Varenna and Bellagio
Wednesday Dear Elsie, Today it was expected to pour with rain in Varenna but it hardly rained at all. We went out early, armed with umbrellas to the convenience shop a little way down the road. It is a tiny … Continue reading
We Arrived in Italy
Tuesday Dear Elsie Today was the day we arrived in Italy! Your Mom will show you where that is and where we are. Once day, Elsie you’ll get to go on a plane ride and it will be super exciting. … Continue reading
Teddy Getting Ready
Monday Dear Elsie Today is the day Granny and Granpa get on a big aeroplane and fly across the world. It’s been a busy day for sure. There are always things going on behind the scenes that I don’t often … Continue reading
One More Night
Sunday Dear Elsie Today you left to go home. You got up very early and were soon in the car driving home. The house was so quiet after you left! You are a bundle of energy! Today was a busy … Continue reading
Posted in Apartment living, Day to Day Blogs, Living on Fish Hoek mountainside
Tagged Italy 2022
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58
Saturday Dear Elsie Today was the day I turned 58 and you were there to celebrate with me. You love birthdays and couldn’t wait to give me my present, bake a cake and sing to me! We went to the … Continue reading
Posted in Apartment living, Day to Day Blogs, Living on Fish Hoek mountainside
Tagged Birthday, Fish Hoek, Fish Hoek Beach
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Special Visitor
Friday 4th November Today is the day… The blog changes slightly! From now on it’s going to be a letter to Elsie! It will still give insight into my day and life in general in my lifetime, but it will … Continue reading
Posted in Apartment living, Day to Day Blogs, Living on Fish Hoek mountainside
Tagged David, Elsie
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Fixing the Beach Clock
Thursday Today was the day… The beach clock got fixed…we hope. One of the things that happens with the group of Fish Hoek beach locals is they get to know the crafts of each other. One of them, named Richard, … Continue reading
Posted in Apartment living, Day to Day Blogs, Living on Fish Hoek mountainside
Tagged Beach clock, Fish Hoek Beach
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Live Life Like the Dog
Wednesday Today was a long working day and at the end of it, I had to go for a walk. I walked to the end of the beach and there was a man with his dog. This dog just loved … Continue reading
Posted in Apartment living, Day to Day Blogs, Living on Fish Hoek mountainside
Tagged Dogs, Fish Hoek Beach, Land surveyor
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The Gabion Baskets Have Grown
Tuesday Today was the day… I worked 8-9 hours, so it was a busy work day and it will continue to be tomorrow. I’m grateful for lots of work! It was a month ago (just about) when I put up … Continue reading
Posted in Apartment living, Day to Day Blogs, Living on Fish Hoek mountainside
Tagged Fish Hoek Beach, Gabion baskets
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The Day of the Empty Beach
Monday Today was the day… That every time I looked down to the beach, it was empty. A vicious south-easter, pumping through at about 40km per hour has something to do with the beach being abandoned by regular walkers and … Continue reading
Posted in Apartment living, Day to Day Blogs, Living on Fish Hoek mountainside
Tagged A Taste Of The South-Easter, Cape Town wind
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