Author Archives: Helga

My Flat

Posted on August 31, 2022 by Helga

Wednesday The dawn revealed the promise of a beautiful day… It was a sunny day with the temperature rising to about 21C and the wind slowed its pace from yesterday’s enthusiastic gale. Today, there are no rattling doors and drafts.  … Continue reading →

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The Restless Murky Sea

Posted on August 30, 2022 by Helga

Tuesday Today was the day… I stayed at home almost the entire day. The only time I ventured out was to walk to the end of the road and back.  The wind continued to blow stirring up the sea to … Continue reading →

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What’s With The Weather!

Posted on August 29, 2022 by Helga

Monday Today was the day… The weather changed and changed again. We woke up to rain and a cloud came over leaving everything damp and gloomy outside. As the rain fell, it no longer came from the north but the … Continue reading →

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Scullery Makeover

Posted on August 28, 2022 by Helga

Sunday Today was the day… We thought it would be a lovely cloudless day. It really only became warm and sunny in the afternoon. In the morning, when we were at the beach, a massive, gloomy cloud sat threateningly over … Continue reading →

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Saturday Walk

Posted on August 27, 2022 by Helga

Saturday Today was the day… Mike slept in and I went for about an 8km walk to Harbour Bay and back. I walked across Glencairn beach which was very pleasant. The (Elsie’s)  river is flowing steadily, so I needed to … Continue reading →

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Rainbows and Sunsets

Posted on August 26, 2022 by Helga

Friday! Today was the day… We woke up to a little drizzle. When I walked out the front door, I was met with this majestic sight over the mountain… Last night, I’d already posted the blog, when Mike and I … Continue reading →

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Elsie’s Peak Tower Blew Over

Posted on August 25, 2022 by Helga

Thursday Today was the day… There was a massive storm last night with very high winds. We woke to the news that Elsie’s Peak Tower blew over…this is before, on a sunny day… On a walk a few months ago… … Continue reading →

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KLM Flight Changed

Posted on August 24, 2022 by Helga

Wednesday Today was the day… I got a KLM flight changed. The best made plans can go awry and ours did. We had booked Cape Town to Milan via Amsterdam for us and Johannesburg to Milan via Amsterdam for Julian. … Continue reading →

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We Swam

Posted on August 23, 2022 by Helga

Tuesday Today was the day… We swam! It was the first time we got into the cold winter sea during August 2022. Last year we were far more gung-ho. I found about 4 photos from August last year. The water … Continue reading →

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David’s Most Memorable Day

Posted on August 22, 2022 by Helga

Monday Today was the day… David summited the highest mountain in Bali. Notice it is a volcano and there was steam coming out of it and ash all the way up it. David described the trip down as perilous. He … Continue reading →

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Whale off Fish Hoek

Posted on August 21, 2022 by Helga

Sunday Today was the day… We had a leisurely morning, which started off at Blue Water cafe for breakfast. It was a good one. We have been going to Blue Water cafe for  more than a decade. They are at … Continue reading →

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New Binoculars

Posted on August 20, 2022 by Helga

Saturday Today was the day… I bought a new pair of binoculars. These are a very generous early birthday present from Mike. I’m so excited. They are fabulous. For the rest of the day, we have been trying to get … Continue reading →

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Nice Early Blog

Posted on August 19, 2022 by Helga

Friday Today was the day… I was planning on taking the day off because I knew that yesterday’s vaccine may cause some headache and fatigue. While I did feel a little woozy for part of this morning and I have … Continue reading →

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Extra Protection

Posted on August 18, 2022 by Helga

Thursday Today was the day… It POURED with rain and we spent three hours at the Desmond Tutu Health Foundation in a slow moving queue for extra Covid protection. With us heading to Italy in 3 months time (DV), and … Continue reading →

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Tanks a Quarter Full

Posted on August 17, 2022 by Helga

Wednesday Today was the day… We had enough rain to fill the tanks to a quarter. Mike was a happy man! The other day, I forgot to mention, we trotted off to Valley Timbers and picked up a couple of … Continue reading →

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