Author Archives: Helga

Spring Regatta

Posted on September 24, 2021 by Helga

Friday – Heritage Day Today was the day… I took most of the day off. What a treat and it’s a long weekend!  The day dawned with a majestic Heritage Day sunrise… You can see there was very little wind … Continue reading →

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Crazy Busy Day

Posted on September 23, 2021 by Helga

Thursday Today was a day that blitzed by. It contained a degree of stress due to too many appointments and not enough time. I did get to swim though. The north wind was blowing gently (initially) so the sea was … Continue reading →

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Giant Bluebottle

Posted on September 22, 2021 by Helga

Wednesday Today was the day… I got to swim! It was not too windy and was sunny and warm. Mike and I actually got down to the beach a lot earlier than usual, so I managed a 40 minute swim. … Continue reading →

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Shady Characters

Posted on September 21, 2021 by Helga

Tuesday Today was the day… Our lovely guests left and they left the cottage spotless. I stripped the bed and did the laundry and put it back together again. Next guests in on Thursday, this time with a dog called … Continue reading →

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New Driver’s Licence Applied For

Posted on September 20, 2021 by Helga

Monday Today was the day… We didn’t go to the beach because there was early morning rain. As the day progressed, the rain passed, the clouds cleared and the sky was blue. I worked the morning and then at 1:30pm, … Continue reading →

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Husband Takes The Lead – Walking at Cape Point

Posted on September 19, 2021 by Helga

Sunday Today was the day… We went to Cape Point! We left around 10:30am and got home at about 4pm. We walked for miles. Rain was forecast and the wind was a very strong north-westerly. We started here…the hair & … Continue reading →

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Summer!

Posted on September 18, 2021 by Helga

Saturday Today was the day… Summer gave us a peek preview! There was a little wind when we woke up but it didn’t stop us going down to the beach. I went in my regular swimming costume, leaving my springsuit … Continue reading →

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The Ring, It Fits!

Posted on September 17, 2021 by Helga

Friday Today was the day… That was pretty busy! The prevailing south-easter boomed through. No swimming was done but several trips up and down the steps were undertaken as our new guests arrived. Mid-morning my friends came for tea. Just … Continue reading →

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Look for the Seagulls

Posted on September 16, 2021 by Helga

Thursday Today was the day… I learned that where whales swim, seagulls flock. If you look out to sea and spot a lot of seagulls, there most likely will be a whale somewhere around. Look for the seagulls. It occurred … Continue reading →

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Busy Summer Coming

Posted on September 15, 2021 by Helga

Wednesday Today was the day… We went to the beach and I had the most marvellous swim. The water was flat and the wind very light, making swimming so easy. The water wasn’t warm but there were currents that were … Continue reading →

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Giants of the Deep

Posted on September 14, 2021 by Helga

Tuesday Today was the day… We didn’t swim, but we did walk to the village for shopping. We got home, had breakfast and then I started work. Mid-morning Leanne came. Leanne is the plans lady who saw our house plans … Continue reading →

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Wrapped in Cold

Posted on September 13, 2021 by Helga

Monday Today was the day… …that dawned with sunshine and a little wind. The wind was from the south-east. We went to the beach and enjoyed a super swim. The water felt cold! There are things I often think when … Continue reading →

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The Russians Have Left

Posted on September 12, 2021 by Helga

Sunday Today was the day… …that the guests in the cottage checked out. They were the Russian couple from St Petersburg and were our first international couple. They stayed 3 weeks. They left the place in immaculate condition and even … Continue reading →

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High Tea for Three

Posted on September 11, 2021 by Helga

Saturday Today was the day…. We swam! I think it was the first time this week. Oh conditions were perfect. The wind was fresh but from the north – it blew the sea flat. I swam to the lighthouse and … Continue reading →

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Warmth to Windy

Posted on September 10, 2021 by Helga

Friday Today was the day… That bought with it a strong north-westerly wind. It roared across Cape Town replacing the warmth of yesterday with a chilly  possibility of another cold front. No swimming, but Mike and I did walk to … Continue reading →

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