Author Archives: Helga

Trip to Swellendam

Posted on February 12, 2022 by Helga

Saturday Today was the day… We went to Swellendam! We stopped off in Riviersonderend for breakfast. The town of singing crickets. Both places we went to there were very loud crickets. We actually went to Swellendam to pick up plants. … Continue reading →

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He Reversed into the Wall!

Posted on February 11, 2022 by Helga

Friday Today was the day… My new guest reversed into the wall next to the gate! The wall is rock and one of the rocks juts out a bit. The car had no reverse sensors and he just carried on … Continue reading →

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Polly at the Beach

Posted on February 10, 2022 by Helga

Thursday Today was the day… We didn’t go swimming but later in the day, we did walk to Fish Hoek to shop for dinner. Coming back, the cutest sight – Polly at the Beach. Go on, you can write a … Continue reading →

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Mike’s Vines

Posted on February 9, 2022 by Helga

Wednesday Today was the day… Another beautiful day, but the main thing about 9th February is that it’s Avril Thomas’s birthday. That happens every year on this day, except today she turned 60! This afternoon we popped round to sing … Continue reading →

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The Lifting Mist

Posted on February 8, 2022 by Helga

Tuesday Today was the day… We woke up to pea soup outside. We were in a cloud. 6:15am 7:01am. 8:11am And finally, when it was too late to head beach-wards, it lifted. 8:20am. The one thing about swimming in the … Continue reading →

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It’s Going to Be a Busy Week

Posted on February 7, 2022 by Helga

Monday Today was the day… That was busy, but the week is going to get busier. Tomorrow, the bushes at the top of the stairs are going to start being cleared, along with some of the rubble beneath. We have … Continue reading →

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Sleepy Sunday

Posted on February 6, 2022 by Helga

Sunday Today was the day… We slept quite a lot! Maybe it was the warmth or perhaps we were unusually tired after our morning swim, but both Mike and I had morning and afternoon naps. We had got up quite … Continue reading →

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Pea Soup Sea

Posted on February 5, 2022 by Helga

Saturday Today was the day… That we did quite a lot. To start with the wind was far less this morning than expected, so around 8am, Mike and I headed to the beach. I was hoping the shark net would … Continue reading →

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The Sea View Apartment

Posted on February 4, 2022 by Helga

Friday Today was the day… We swam, despite the wind. It was a little windy – not blowing as hard as it is now, but a fresh south-easterly blew us to the beach. The sea was choppy, murky and chilly, … Continue reading →

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The Joy of the Amaryllis

Posted on February 3, 2022 by Helga

Thursday Today was the day… Our Amaryllis blossomed and flowered and looked beautiful. On the Sunday before last, we had gone to Cattle Baron at Harbour Bay and afterwards we stopped at Pick n Pay to pick up a couple … Continue reading →

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Photos at Dawn

Posted on February 2, 2022 by Helga

Wednesday Today was the day… I woke up super early – before 5am. I looked out our bedroom door – the sky was inky black.  No moon. It was still and windless. The sea was like glass. And quite low … Continue reading →

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More About The Rail Tracks on FH Beach

Posted on February 1, 2022 by Helga

Tuesday Today was the day… We got to swim this morning. Tide was very low so it was easy to swim in the shallows. I took a bit of time but did 2km. It was just beautiful. More information came … Continue reading →

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Railway Tracks on Fish Hoek Beach

Posted on January 31, 2022 by Helga

Monday Today was the day… Venus was again very visible in the morning sky. We saw the new moon rising. It was amazing. Just a sliver of moon spotted early in the morning just before sunrise. When the moon is … Continue reading →

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Contentment in the Little Things

Posted on January 30, 2022 by Helga

Sunday Today was the day… I found contentment in the little things. What’s interesting is those little things actually are quite big ones if they are the moments that will bring contentment. Sitting in my rocking chair, doing my Bible … Continue reading →

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Today I Bought This

Posted on January 29, 2022 by Helga

Saturday Today was the day… I bought this! I am way too excited about buying this toy, especially as it’s probably already too small for Elsie, but it was so cute and I’ve wanted to get one for ages. It … Continue reading →

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