Author Archives: Helga

David’s Mammoth Cycle Tour

Posted on September 15, 2022 by Helga

Thursday Today was the day… We got more photos from David. He gave us an extensive catch up yesterday and I saved all the photos, but then the whale grabbed my attention & with that being the most exciting sighting … Continue reading →

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Best Whale Sighting Yet

Posted on September 14, 2022 by Helga

Wednesday Today was the day… We saw an absolute enormous Mama whale and her calf swim past. Normally, these whales don’t hang about. They are on their way somewhere and the come up for air and then go down to … Continue reading →

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Laundry Roof

Posted on September 13, 2022 by Helga

Tuesday Today was the day… We swam. It looked like it would be quite a calm day, so we went down at 8am and got home at about 9:15am. It was lovely. The wind has picked up now, but tomorrow … Continue reading →

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Amazing What You Can Do With Rocks

Posted on September 12, 2022 by Helga

Monday Today was the day… Ruth came to clean the cottage. It was a reasonably good working day with about 6 hours done. Mike and I walked to Fish Hoek in the morning as my regular Monday meeting was moved … Continue reading →

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My Statin Plan

Posted on September 11, 2022 by Helga

Sunday Today was the day… …that dawned overcast and drizzly. It soon cleared and as it was cloudy, but pretty windless, Mike went for a long run – 11km in the end.  I rested in the morning and at lunchtime … Continue reading →

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Perfect Day for Hiking

Posted on September 10, 2022 by Helga

Saturday Today was the day… ….that was windless and overcast – it was a perfect day for hiking. Our choice was Kalk Bay. We decided to walk the contour path from Kalk Bay to Clovelly and back over the Saddle … Continue reading →

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The Sun Rose This Morning

Posted on September 9, 2022 by Helga

Friday Today was the day… …after the Queen died. I’ve heard people say no matter what trouble comes, the sun will rise in the morning. And it did. Mike and I went to the beach for a swim. Life just … Continue reading →

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The Queen Has Died

Posted on September 8, 2022 by Helga

Thursday Today was the day… …that began with a video call with David who was about 25km into a 40km or so day of cycling in Seoul. He stopped for lunch and a chat. It was a good catch up. … Continue reading →

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David’s First Cycle

Posted on September 7, 2022 by Helga

Wednesday Today was the day… We heard from David who did his first Cycle in South Korea. He said everything went fine and he got three stamps in his bike passport. Tomorrow, he cycles away from his Airbnb and onward … Continue reading →

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The Plan Was For a Simple Day

Posted on September 6, 2022 by Helga

Tuesday Today was the day… That went from simple to really busy.  I didn’t have too much to do, I thought, and I think I have only worked about 4 hours, but it was full and crazy busy in the … Continue reading →

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David Arrives in Seoul

Posted on September 5, 2022 by Helga

Monday Today was the day… David arrived in Seoul. There’s not much more to say except he did. I haven’t heard from him since he walked through the airport admiring what he described as ‘astonishing’ infrastructure. Very empty and very … Continue reading →

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Brain Gym

Posted on September 4, 2022 by Helga

Sunday Today was the day… The cold front rolled in. I woke in the night and peered out the door. It was still and the stars shone brightly in the sky. For a short while, I thought a morning swim … Continue reading →

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Darling!

Posted on September 3, 2022 by Helga

Saturday Today was the day… We went to Darling! The day began early because late last night we got a booking for the Little Lookout so we were up early ensuring it was ready. I knew it had been cleaned … Continue reading →

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Looking at Couches

Posted on September 2, 2022 by Helga

Friday Today was the day… We took the afternoon off and went on a couch hunt. We actually didn’t know this was our mission. Initially, we were off to look for a laptop. We left later than intended and went … Continue reading →

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Words Can’t Describe How Happy I Am Inside

Posted on September 1, 2022 by Helga

Thursday Today was the day… “Words can’t describe how happy I am inside” – this was what our next tenant said when he heard he could move into the flat. He was so happy and excited. For him and his … Continue reading →

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