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Author Archives: Helga
This Will Be A Patio
Thursday Today was the day… That bought with it a cloudy, but majestic sunrise… David came up for a cappuccino and then breakfast. He was collected at about 9:45am and headed to the airport. He’s flown back to PE, but … Continue reading
Posted in Apartment living, Day to Day Blogs, Living on Fish Hoek mountainside
Tagged Fish Hoek, Fish Hoek sunrise
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R114 vss R499
Wednesday Today was the day… That dawned overcast with a hint of rain that didn’t materialise. No swim was had, but we did walk to Harbour Bay this evening. One of the reasons we didn’t swim this morning is because … Continue reading
Posted in Day to Day Blogs, Living on Fish Hoek mountainside
Tagged Take a lot, The Little Lookout
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Sorting the Sea-View Apartment
Tuesday Today was the day… We didn’t get to swim because I had early meetings. At just after 7:30am, Mike and I went to clean the Sea-View Apartment. Mike said it should take half an hour. I swept and mopped, … Continue reading
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Tagged Airbnbing, Sea View Apartment
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Of Snakes and Boats and Rings
Monday Today was the day… We spotted a spotted harlequin snake. When I say ‘we’, it actually was David. He was coming home when a brightly coloured snake was trying to slither into a little hole. This was David’s photo…it … Continue reading
Posted in Apartment living, Living on Fish Hoek mountainside
Tagged engagement, Sarah Baartman fisheries vessel, Snakes, spotted harlequin
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Mother’s Day Hike up Elsie’s Peak
Sunday Today was the day… We hiked up Elsie’s Peak. What a treat. We walked from our house, taking 20 minutes to the start. We were up in just over an hour (including the 20 minutes) and down as my … Continue reading
Posted in Apartment living, Day to Day Blogs, Living on Fish Hoek mountainside, Mountain Hikes in Cape Town
Tagged Elsie's Peak Hike
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Podiatrist Visit
Saturday Today was the day… I went to the podiatrist. But first, I enjoyed a very still overcast morning with stunning clouds at sunrise. Even though it was so still, no swim today as my appointment was at 9:30am. The … Continue reading
Posted in Apartment living, Day to Day Blogs, Living on Fish Hoek mountainside
Tagged Orthotics, Podiatrist
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Garden Cupcakes
Friday! Yay! Today was the day… We got a lovely swim in before the rain came. I didn’t take my cell phone so couldn’t take any photos. The renovation of the cat walk was supposed to finished, but there are … Continue reading
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Tagged Pat's Cakes
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The Weekend Beckons
Thursday Today was the day.. …that the mist this morning was ‘pea soup’! It was so thick for so long that no swim was possible. Even at around 9am I was remarking on how cold the water would be due … Continue reading
Posted in Apartment living, Day to Day Blogs, Living on Fish Hoek mountainside
Tagged False Bay, Fish Hoek
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A Most Unexpected Half Hour
Wednesday Today was the day… I woke around 7:20am after a very restless night. It was after 11pm that I started to drift off to sleep and was just dozing off when I heard a bang. What was that? Mike … Continue reading
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Tagged Airbnbing
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Other Side of Autumn
Tuesday Today was the day… That dawned with thick mist. So thick was it, we forwent the beach and I got stuck into work. The sun rose and started burning it away… Once the sun had risen the day turned … Continue reading
Posted in Apartment living, Day to Day Blogs, Living on Fish Hoek mountainside
Tagged Autumn in Cape Town, Fish Hoek in the mist, mist
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Last Day of the Shark Net for Now
Monday Today was the day… We swam and it was the last day the shark net will be put out until next season. I was out by the barrel wrapped in deliciously cold water when the shark boat came up … Continue reading
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Tagged Autumn in Cape Town, Fish Hoek Beach, Shark Spotters Fish Hoek
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Feet on the Beach
Sunday Today was the day… We overslept! I woke up at 7:45am -Stacey had messaged half an hour before asking if we had gone to the beach. She messaged again and the ping woke me up. I was so shocked … Continue reading
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Tagged egrets, Fish Hoek Beach, Fish Hoek birds, seagulls
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Family Day.
Saturday Today was the day… We had the whole family here! It was great. Mike & I started the day going to the beach for a swim. I chose to wear my spring suit for the first time this year. … Continue reading
Posted in Apartment living, Day to Day Blogs, Living on Fish Hoek mountainside
Tagged Elsie, Family, Fish Hoek Beach
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Beautiful Views of Table Mountain
Friday Today was the day… We sailed into Cape Town harbour. The sight that met the earliest settlers to Cape Town must have been glorious. It still is, with the many additions of buildings and development. I woke early and … Continue reading
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Tagged Robben Island, Table Mountain
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Surprise Delivery
Thursday Today was the day… We had a quiet day at sea, but it did come with a surprise delivery. Back story – on our first night at dinner, we found ourselves very close to a family with three young … Continue reading
Posted in Apartment living, Cruising, Day to Day Blogs
Tagged Cruising, MSC Orchestra
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