Author Archives: Helga

Seen From the Balcony

Posted on February 12, 2021 by Helga

Friday Today was the day… …the sea was flat and the wind was gentle. That was how the day began. I swam for about 20 minutes. There was thick cloud cover. It wasn’t long before I noticed a whole lot … Continue reading →

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Safe from Invaders

Posted on February 11, 2021 by Helga

Thursday Today was the day… I felt safe from invaders. I went out this morning to do the responsible thing (which I haven’t done in two years) and had a mammogram. All is fine! I mention it here in the … Continue reading →

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Life on the Beach

Posted on February 10, 2021 by Helga

Wednesday Today was the day… We did our beach walk and swim and I worked for nearly 7 hours. The beach is fantastic. There is always something going on there. Sometimes it’s not so great, like the dead seal that … Continue reading →

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Julian’s Door Won’t Open

Posted on February 9, 2021 by Helga

Tuesday Today is the day… Julian arrives! It’s funny how things happen and for people like me, I am always in awe at the timing. I have been so enjoying giving Mike gifts each day in the run up to … Continue reading →

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Dunked!

Posted on February 8, 2021 by Helga

Monday Today was the day… I got dunked by a massive wave!  I’m nervous of the waves. Mike not so much. He dives beneath approaching rollers. I try to jump over them!  We went to the beach mid afternoon, getting … Continue reading →

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Goggling

Posted on February 7, 2021 by Helga

Sunday Today was the day… Mike and I went goggling. We got quite a lot of exercise. We went down to Fish Hoek beach early and had a jog on the beach. Mike had a swim. Then we came home … Continue reading →

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Saturday in Photos

Posted on February 6, 2021 by Helga

Saturday Today was the day… …that was stunning in Cape Town. I woke up really early – about 4am. The morning was very still and quiet. I went outside onto the balcony and realised the city was load shedding. Apart … Continue reading →

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Gotta Love Fridays

Posted on February 5, 2021 by Helga

Friday Today was the day… …that went past gently. I woke up later than usual and so we didn’t go out for an early walk. Instead we lay in and I did a bit of work before breakfast. Courage and … Continue reading →

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Final Couch Arrived

Posted on February 4, 2021 by Helga

Thursday Today was the day… We woke up to a very misty sunrise… Julian’s final couch arrived. We have been waiting for this one to come so we can dismantle the builder’s stairway. Here they are lugging the couch up … Continue reading →

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Something Broke Our Composting Bin

Posted on February 3, 2021 by Helga

Wednesday Today was the day… We got to swim in the sea nice and early. It was lovely down on the beach. Mike and I went down together, had a dip and then went and did a bit of shopping. … Continue reading →

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Beaches Are Open!

Posted on February 2, 2021 by Helga

Tuesday Today was the day… …the beaches opened after more than a month of being close due to rising Covid-19 numbers. About a month ago, our stats reached over 20000 new cases a day. Yesterday they were down to under … Continue reading →

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A Day of Strong Winds

Posted on February 1, 2021 by Helga

Monday Today was the day… …we woke up to a raging black south-easter. While there was thick cloud cover and it looked like rain. I woke up around 6am. About half an hour later, I got up and went to … Continue reading →

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Summer Rain

Posted on January 31, 2021 by Helga

Sunday Today, the last day of January, was the day… It rained. It wasn’t heavy pouring rain, but intermitted drizzle with light showers. The clouds rolled in over Fish Hoek, leaving the view decidedly grey. Mike and I walked to … Continue reading →

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Tables are Turned

Posted on January 30, 2021 by Helga

Saturday Today was the day… The tables were turned. Actually, the one table got moved yesterday and today another table arrived. We decided to take Granny’s dining room suite off Julian’s floor and put it into the cottage… I think … Continue reading →

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Quiet Friday

Posted on January 29, 2021 by Helga

Friday Today was the day… I only had a few hours work, which was great. One of the things that stands out for me today was the sunrise… The other thing of significance was Mike and I rested this morning. … Continue reading →

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