Author Archives: Helga

Walking the Other Side of the City

Posted on June 18, 2022 by Helga

Saturday Today was the day…. We went walking on the other side of the city. Mike and I drove into Cape Town and parked at Radisson Blu Hotel. From there we walked to Arthur’s Rd Sea Point and back. It … Continue reading →

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5 Boats & Venus

Posted on June 17, 2022 by Helga

Friday Today was the day… That began with 5 boats and Venus. It is a blessing that both Mike and I are comfortable sleeping with our bedroom blinds up. We have been in this house for 20 months and not … Continue reading →

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Sleeping Through

Posted on June 16, 2022 by Helga

Thursday Today was the day… I woke up early after an amazing night’s sleep. There are few nights of my life where I sleep all the way through. Last night was one of them. I was so tired, I went … Continue reading →

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David Came Home

Posted on June 15, 2022 by Helga

Wednesday Today was the day… David came home.  He is home for 3 weeks before flying off to see the world. That will be another adventure. Today, it rained a few times in the morning, but there was also a … Continue reading →

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Cape Town Got Washed

Posted on June 14, 2022 by Helga

Tuesday Today was the day… Cape Town got washed. There was significant rain overnight. Some people have reported 100mm since the cold front hit.  The tanks are overflowing. It rained on and off today but is expected to be less … Continue reading →

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More Steady Than Heavy

Posted on June 13, 2022 by Helga

Monday Today was the day… It rained. It came down steadily overnight – more steady than heavy. By morning, we had 8mm. It’s rained most of the day. Heavier winds and rain is forecast for tonight, but we’ll see how … Continue reading →

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Waiting for the Storm

Posted on June 12, 2022 by Helga

Sunday Today was the day… The last sunrise before a few days of rain… We have not had much rain this autumn/early winter so the coming rain is significant for us. It’s an event. We went on an 8km walk. … Continue reading →

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Visit to Melkbosstrand

Posted on June 11, 2022 by Helga

Saturday Today was the day… We went to visit PJ and Nadine in Melkbosstrand. I forgot to take a photo of them, but here’s one from a while ago… They haven’t changed! But they have bought a house just a … Continue reading →

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Cooling the Solar Room

Posted on June 10, 2022 by Helga

Friday Today was the day… Mike finished his cooling system for the solar room. When he got the new software to monitor the solar system remotely, he realised the solar room was overheating. It shouldn’t get hotter than 50C and … Continue reading →

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Changing Things Round

Posted on June 9, 2022 by Helga

Thursday Today was the day… We changed things around. Mike stayed home. I headed for the beach, but not for a swim. Mike was going to have a busy day doing stuff, so he rested and I went for a … Continue reading →

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Mike Making Gates

Posted on June 8, 2022 by Helga

Wednesday Today was the day… Mike made gates. This is the second set. He made these ones for the Little Lookout… And now he is making more for the Seaview apartment entrance…this is the gap into which they will go… … Continue reading →

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Sizzling Winter’s Day

Posted on June 7, 2022 by Helga

Tuesday How’s it possible that today could have been a sizzling winter’s day. It feels like it was the hottest day of the year. At least we see cooler days ahead. I don’t know if the hot weather had anything … Continue reading →

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Back of the House Update

Posted on June 6, 2022 by Helga

Monday Today was the day… That was a balmy, balmy day. Even now, there is not a breath of wind. Dinner was on the balcony and the candle stayed alight for the duration. We walked up the road, where the … Continue reading →

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When Guests Leave the Apartment…

Posted on June 5, 2022 by Helga

Sunday Today was the day… That was pretty chilled. We had a relaxed morning which included a latish visit to the beach. The water was about 14C and I swam for 34 minutes. It was more bobbing up and down … Continue reading →

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4 Hour Hike

Posted on June 4, 2022 by Helga

Saturday Today was the day…. Mike and I walked up to the Constantiaberg mast via Elephant’s Eye. It took us 4 hours and was a round trip of just about 9.5km. I can see the mast from my rocking chair … Continue reading →

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