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Author Archives: Helga
The New Milestones
Monday Dear Elsie Today was the day I went for a super 5km walk and enjoyed sunrise from the mountain. I always enjoy walking and the other day when we went on the boat trip to Seal Island, I walked … Continue reading
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Tagged Milestones, Town House milestones
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Visiting the Top Road
Sunday Dear Elsie Today we went driving and found a little nook in Cape Town, we had never been before. It’s in Fresnaye, high above the City and on a road suitably called Top Road. It’s where the red marker … Continue reading
Posted in Day to Day Blogs
Tagged Lifting rocks, Lion's Head, Rock, Top Road
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Seal Island, False Bay
Saturday Dear Elsie Today was the day we went to Seal Island – the False Bay one. This is a small outcrop in the northern middle of False Bay. It’s a 5 acre granite island with no beach or vegetation … Continue reading
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Tagged False Bay, Family and friends, Roman Rock Lighthouse, Seal Island False Bay
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Perfect Autumn Weather
Friday Dear Elsie Today was one of those perfect days. I finished the work week up to date and enjoyed sitting on the balcony having tea. Enjoying the view and the weather… At 5.30pm, Julian and I walked to the … Continue reading
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Tagged Autumn in Cape Town, Fish Hoek, Fish Hoek Beach, Myanmar Earthquake
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Perils of Egypt
Thursday Dear Elsie Today was a windy day. I spent 45 minutes walking with a little jogging in between. I am always impressed by the die-hard beach fans who, regardless of whether it’s windy or not, they gather at the … Continue reading
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Tagged Egypt, Fish Hoek sunset, Hurghada Egypt, Submarine
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We Bought a Fronx
Wednesday Dear Elsie Today was the day we said goodbye to the Ignis and drove away with a new van Niekerk family Fronx! Bye Ignis, we’ve enjoyed driving you, but it’s time to say goodbye. Enter the FRONX! Who calls … Continue reading
No Perfect Car
Tuesday Dear Elsie Today was the day Grandpa understood that there is no perfect car! We are cruising towards the end of this journey to a new vehicle. You wonder why he wants to part with his favourite car of … Continue reading
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Tagged Benefits of lifting weights, Exercise, Mike's car, Ultimate Bone Support
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Autumn Sunrise
Monday Dear Elsie Today was the day we had a super duper autumn sunrise. It is amazing how fast the sun rises and changes as it brings abundant light to the world. In autumn, with more clouds, as the sun … Continue reading
Mike and Holly Arrived
Saturday Dear Elsie Today was the day Julian’s friends Mike and Holly arrived for 8 nights. Mike is originally from Durban. Holly is American. They live in Florida. They came in the afternoon and I went to the airport to … Continue reading
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Tagged David and Anna, Family, Mike and Holly
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The Quietest Day
Friday Dear Elsie Today is Human Rights Day and it was the quietest day. We woke up and had some time with your Mom before we hugged her goodbye and she headed home to you Elsie. While she drove away, … Continue reading
Look Who Is Here
Thursday Dear Elsie Look who is here! Your MOM! Today was the day Stacey came to Cape Town to get her British citizenship letter, so now she can apply for her British passport. It’s been a long complicated journey to … Continue reading
Bone Density Report
Wednesday Dear Elsie Today I got my bone density report and your Mom sent me your academic assessment results – you got 91% for Afrikaans, 92% for English, 98% for maths and 84% for life skills. You’re such a star! … Continue reading
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Tagged Bone Density Report, Elsie Grade 1, Osteopenia, Osteoporosis
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The 3 ‘Be’s of Luke 3
Tuesday Dear Elsie Today was the day we got to go to the beach for the first time in a few days. But first sunrise has got later – this is 6.53am The water was slightly cooler than usual. Invigorating … Continue reading
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Tagged contentment, Fish Hoek sunrise, Lessons in Luke
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Last Night We Went Out For Dinner
Monday Dear Elsie Last night was an absolutely beautiful, breathless evening. We went to the Blue Water Cafe at Imhoff. No booking required. Sitting outside was lovely. The view quite spectacular. I had the Chef’s Salad which came with Salmon. … Continue reading
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Tagged Blue Water Cafe, David, Salad, Weaver birds
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