Author Archives: Helga

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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Beautiful Day, Beautiful Night

Posted on January 28, 2021 by Helga

Thursday Today was the day… …that was perfect. The weather just doesn’t get better than this. This afternoon, there were hundreds of birds on the sea. To photograph them is tricky, but that brown mass is made up of cormorants … Continue reading →

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Mike My Personal Trainer

Posted on January 27, 2021 by Helga

Wednesday Today was the day… Mike had me running further than we have run for a while. It’s not really running – more like jogging. This week, each day we have walked up to the top of Highway and then … Continue reading →

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Photos from Home

Posted on January 26, 2021 by Helga

Tuesday Today was the day… Of beautiful weather and an amazing sunset and moon rise. It is difficult for us to get our head around living here. Every day when we wake up, the view is still there. The sea … Continue reading →

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Framed!

Posted on January 25, 2021 by Helga

Monday Today was the day… We were framed! Don’t take me seriously – we weren’t ripped off! We took a lovely walk/jog for exercise early in the morning and then at lunchtime walked down to Fish Hoek to buy a … Continue reading →

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Calm Inside – Windy Outside

Posted on January 24, 2021 by Helga

Sunday Today has been a calm and peaceful day, although it has been windy outside. We had breakfast, a chat with Stacey, lunch with David, a bit of work and an afternoon sleep. Mike spent most of the day reading … Continue reading →

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The House on the Rocks at Kalk Bay

Posted on January 23, 2021 by Helga

Saturday Today was the day… We went to take a look at the house on the rocks at Kalk Bay. Only when we moved to our new house on Fish Hoek mountainside did we notice this house. In all the … Continue reading →

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No Exercise Today!?

Posted on January 22, 2021 by Helga

Friday Today was the day… We broke the decision we made yesterday to have no exercise today. I am very sluggish in the morning until I’ve had my cappuccino, so when Mike said he was walking down to the shops … Continue reading →

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Neighbourhood Farm

Posted on January 21, 2021 by Helga

Thursday Today was the day… Mike and I walked to Paul Greyling Neighbourhood Farm… There are so many food plants and many of them are at different stages of growth. The shop wasn’t open but it was fun to look … Continue reading →

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Sunset Walk

Posted on January 20, 2021 by Helga

Wednesday Today was the day… The wind picked up. We enjoyed two walks today. The first to the wetlands again, but not quite as far as yesterday and the second in the howling wind this evening. It was a lovely … Continue reading →

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Wetlands Walk

Posted on January 19, 2021 by Helga

Tuesday Today was the day… Mike and I got a bit carried away with our morning walk. As we left quite early, I suggested we take a walk around the Silvermine Wetlands. We ended up walking much further than we … Continue reading →

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Work and Walk

Posted on January 18, 2021 by Helga

Monday Today was the day… I worked 7 hours and walked twice. The first time, we walked to Fish Hoek passing Woolworths. To our dismay, a group of Woolworths workers had gathered before work to pay their respects to one … Continue reading →

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Working Sunday

Posted on January 17, 2021 by Helga

Sunday Today was the day… I ended up working for more than 3 hours. It’s just the nature of the season. January is a busy work month so I just had to jump in and work. Mike and I started … Continue reading →

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Three Months

Posted on January 16, 2021 by Helga

Saturday Today was the day.. We celebrated 3 months in our new home. The day dawned still and fresh. We slept in and then walked to the village for some supplies. After breakfast, we spent the morning at home. I … Continue reading →

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Rainy Summer’s Day

Posted on January 15, 2021 by Helga

Friday Today was the day… It rained. The sea was calm and the clouds low. This was sunrise… Mike and I went off for our walk to the shops as usual. On the way home again there was a light … Continue reading →

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