Author Archives: Helga

You Must Win Him

Posted on April 27, 2022 by Helga

Wednesday Today was the day… We got to explore the dunes of Walvis Bay. They are amazing! We started off with a drive past the pink flamingoes – thousands upon thousands of pink flamingoes. The pinker they are the more … Continue reading →

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Smooth Sailing

Posted on April 26, 2022 by Helga

Tuesday Today was the day… We played around with ship terminology. It was no hardship! It was certainly a day of smooth sailing. There was hardly a breath of wind and the ship cruised seamlessly through the water. Fair weather … Continue reading →

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Lang Arm

Posted on April 25, 2022 by Helga

Monday Today was the day… We had our first full day at sea. The good news is the expired-in-2019 sea-sickness pills worked. I took two of them yesterday and today have fully got my sea legs. No nausea was experienced, … Continue reading →

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From The Ship

Posted on April 24, 2022 by Helga

Sunday Today was the day… We finally got on our cruise to Namibia. This was a cruise that was booked a couple of years ago and we never knew when it would happen. The day dawned very still and windless. … Continue reading →

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Our House is in Order

Posted on April 23, 2022 by Helga

Saturday Today was the day… That would have been my Ma’s 90th birthday. She rejoices in heaven, and maybe there is remembrance of her earthly birth. I seldom put nail varnish on but today I decided to and while I … Continue reading →

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Negative

Posted on April 22, 2022 by Helga

Friday – 22/4/22 Today was the day… That negative never sounded so good. Mike and I ticked off a lot of things on our to-do list and one of the most important was this… Just for those who need to … Continue reading →

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A Calm Day

Posted on April 21, 2022 by Helga

Thursday Today was the day.. That was calm. There was only a slight breeze and the sea was so still. It beckoned us – lured us – and we went. But it was chilly. The talk of the locals was … Continue reading →

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A Good Fishing Day

Posted on April 20, 2022 by Helga

Wednesday Today was the day… That started warm and still. I woke early, did my Bible reading and then started work. Dawn was majestic… As it got lighter one of the most fun things was seeing schools and schools of … Continue reading →

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I Love the Pastel Colours of Sunset

Posted on April 19, 2022 by Helga

Tuesday Today was the day… That was busy from sun-up to sun-down.  I worked for 8 hours and had some great success today. I saw guests into the Sea-View apartment – really nice guests. A South African who once lived … Continue reading →

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Mike’s First Pot

Posted on April 18, 2022 by Helga

Monday Today was the day.. Two lots of guests checked out. When the second one left from the Sea-View apartment, Mike immediately went down to the workshop to see how his pot project was getting along. It worked! Mike’s first … Continue reading →

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Easter Sunday 2022

Posted on April 17, 2022 by Helga

Sunday Today was the day… We celebrated Easter Sunday. We had an early morning swim in cold, murky water. Mike ran 5km, so my swim was more than 30 minutes. I was cold when I got out, but not so … Continue reading →

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Meet Paddy

Posted on April 16, 2022 by Helga

Saturday Today was the day… Paddy arrived in my world!  Paddy is a bit of fun. He actually came down a floor from Julian’s apartment to ours. This year, God willing, we will do a bit of travelling and when … Continue reading →

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Good Friday

Posted on April 15, 2022 by Helga

Friday Today was the day… That went by gently with not too much activity. We went out for breakfast and then went for a drive. We went to Simon’s Town to see how Jens’ building is coming on. After we … Continue reading →

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Frustrations of the Day

Posted on April 14, 2022 by Helga

Thursday Today was the day… That had little frustrations! It’s annoying how little frustrations, while not life threatening or serious can be exasperating and make me crabby. Today there were two of them. First world problems to be sure, but … Continue reading →

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The Royal Ball of 1947

Posted on April 13, 2022 by Helga

Wednesday Today was the day… Summer gave way to Autumn. The mist rolled in last night & we woke up in the clouds… Mike’s balustrade got completed and painted. It’s the last of the side patio balustrades to be done. … Continue reading →

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