Author Archives: Helga

What Does a Caracal Look Like?

Posted on March 14, 2022 by Helga

Monday Today was the day… We didn’t go for an early swim. There wasn’t too much wind but it was chilly. Also Mondays are busy days for me and the engineer was paying us a visit about Mike’s plan for … Continue reading →

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Cape Town Cycle Race Day

Posted on March 13, 2022 by Helga

Sunday Today was the day… of the Cape Town Cycle Race. That’s what it is now called. The day dawned with decidedly autumnal weather – drizzle and cloud with a northerly breeze – an absolute delight for the race organisers … Continue reading →

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More About the Baboon and Kittens

Posted on March 12, 2022 by Helga

Saturday Today was the day… We did a few things back to front. I slept really badly last night, so was awake way into the small hours of the morning. Eventually, I fell asleep and woke up just before 7am. … Continue reading →

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The Baboon Came to Town

Posted on March 11, 2022 by Helga

Friday Today was the day… The baboon came to town. Early this morning, we heard it had been at the end of our street by the new build. And he had been on the mountainside… Then he sauntered through Fish … Continue reading →

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Satisfying Thursday

Posted on March 10, 2022 by Helga

Thursday Today was the day.. The wind blew – we didn’t swim and I don’t think the wind will be any gentler tomorrow. It was a satisfying day because: I did almost 9 hours of work. It was fast-paced and … Continue reading →

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Swimming in the Shallow End

Posted on March 9, 2022 by Helga

Wednesday Today was the day… I swam breast-stroke to the lighthouse and back. I’ve never done that before, being a bit of an impatient swimmer. Doing breast-stroke when you can do crawl is like walking when  you can run. But … Continue reading →

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Big Fat Green Worm

Posted on March 8, 2022 by Helga

Tuesday Today was the day… We found a big fat green worm eating one of our vines. We had noticed one of the vines was not thriving… Courage took a closer look and found one of these. It’s a vine … Continue reading →

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Clearing the Funicular Lane

Posted on March 7, 2022 by Helga

Monday Today was the day… More clearing was done on the funicular lane. The plan is to (one day in the next couple of years) have a funicular – a mountainside lift – that will transport us up and down … Continue reading →

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Beach Morning & Evening

Posted on March 6, 2022 by Helga

Sunday Today was the day… We woke a little late and ended up going to the beach later (and hotter) than usual. I took sunblock with us. The shark net was out already. Mike ran 5km and I swam 2km. … Continue reading →

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A Good Saturday

Posted on March 5, 2022 by Helga

Saturday Today was the day… That was a good day. The plan was not to swim, but to have a lazy early morning and then go out for breakfast with Julian. Instead, Mike woke early, feeling as fresh as a … Continue reading →

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Yay! It’s Friday

Posted on March 4, 2022 by Helga

Friday Today was the day… That had me quite busy from early to dinner time. Now it’s over and the weekend lies ahead. Not too much to do. The week has blitzed by. The wind is howling now but 14 … Continue reading →

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Another Day Ends…

Posted on March 3, 2022 by Helga

Thursday Today was the day… I got to admire a majestic sunrise… It had rained overnight and there was a little drizzle at about 7am as well. It smelt like the Vumba! Walking down to the beach, the air was … Continue reading →

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Getting Back to Usual Day

Posted on March 2, 2022 by Helga

Wednesday Today was the day… That was a getting back to usual day. By the time I turned my work clock off, I had finally got my inbox down to zero. This morning, I went to the beach, while Mike … Continue reading →

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What Strange Prints on the Beach

Posted on March 1, 2022 by Helga

Tuesday Today was the day… I got to go to the beach with Elsie again and we found some really strange prints on the beach. First there were two…a duck of some sort? And then there were 6. Where did … Continue reading →

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Mike’s 71st Birthday

Posted on February 28, 2022 by Helga

Monday Today was the day… Mike turned 71. Every birthday is a blessing. Today was no different and it was beyond wonderful to have Adrian and Stacey and Elsie with us. We started with coffee before 7 &  gave Mike … Continue reading →

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