Author Archives: Helga

A Most Unexpected Half Hour

Posted on May 4, 2022 by Helga

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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Other Side of Autumn

Posted on May 3, 2022 by Helga

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 →

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Last Day of the Shark Net for Now

Posted on May 2, 2022 by Helga

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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Feet on the Beach

Posted on May 1, 2022 by Helga

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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Family Day.

Posted on April 30, 2022 by Helga

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 →

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Beautiful Views of Table Mountain

Posted on April 29, 2022 by Helga

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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Surprise Delivery

Posted on April 28, 2022 by Helga

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 →

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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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