Category Archives: Apartment living

The Itchiest of Days

Posted on February 8, 2024 by Helga

Thursday Dear Elsie Today was the itchiest of days. The hundred tiny bites from yesterday’s swim roared into life a couple of hours after my morning swim. Today’s swim itself was great. The water was cold and very soothing. But … Continue reading →

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The Secret to Longevity

Posted on February 6, 2024 by Helga

Tuesday Dear Elsie, I’ve been thinking about the secret to longevity. Sometimes you see stories in the press about old people who are 103 and they have an inkling into the secret to their longevity. They speak about how they … Continue reading →

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Sea Swells

Posted on February 2, 2024 by Helga

Friday Dear Elsie Today was the day I went to the beach at lunchtime. That was something different.  I didn’t take my phone with me because I went alone, but these are the photos Fish Hoek Beach Facebook page posted. … Continue reading →

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Smoky Sunrise

Posted on February 1, 2024 by Helga

Thursday Dear Elsie Today was the day of a very smoky sunrise. There has been a massive fire burning over in Pringle Bay. This was it two days ago… Pringle Bay residents had to evacuate their homes. This was soon … Continue reading →

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Italy Begins

Posted on January 31, 2024 by Helga

Wednesday Dear Elsie Today started with a magnificent sunrise. The last day of January … We went to the beach early because Mike  had to go into Cape Town. It was a perfect day for sea swimming. The net was … Continue reading →

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11.9C – Alpine Water in Fish Hoek

Posted on January 30, 2024 by Helga

Tuesday Dear Elsie Today was the day we went to the beach and the water temperature was a chilly 11.9C. I adjusted and spent a wonderful half hour swimming. The water was so clear – it reminded me of alpine … Continue reading →

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Puzzle Station

Posted on January 27, 2024 by Helga

Saturday Dear Elsie Today was the day you & I had a chat. You told me that Daskat had to be put down. 😥 He was about 17, blind in one eye, deaf and seemed in pain. It was a … Continue reading →

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Orcas in the Bay

Posted on January 25, 2024 by Helga

Thursday Dear Elsie Today was the day we went for a delicious swim in warm water. We went down late so the shark net was already in place and there were loads of people in the sea. It was lovely. … Continue reading →

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19.5 Degree Sea Water

Posted on January 24, 2024 by Helga

Wednesday Dear Elsie Today was the day we went to the beach and swam in beautiful warm water. Someone said it was 19.5 and that last week it was a balmy 22. There was quite a bit of swell but … Continue reading →

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The Cats Who Sit

Posted on January 22, 2024 by Helga

Monday Dear Elsie Today was the day I got Claw’d to sit from a lying position, and, I had no snack for him. Els, it’s one of the things you’ve seen them do on our video calls. When you come … Continue reading →

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Fish Hoek Summer

Posted on January 19, 2024 by Helga

Friday Dear Elsie Today was the day your Mom sent me a few photos of you playing with Simone. I loved seeing the photos of the two of you on the slide and playing in the sandpit. I’m so glad … Continue reading →

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More Flights Booked

Posted on January 18, 2024 by Helga

Thursday Dear Elsie Today was the day we booked our flights to Italy. We decided to choose Africa’s leading airline – Ethiopian Air. It also is one of the quickest ways to get to Milan from Cape Town. God willing, … Continue reading →

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First Day of Grade R

Posted on January 17, 2024 by Helga

Wednesday Dear Elsie, Today you started your first day of Grade R. I’m so excited for you and so proud you had such a great first day. You have really grown in confidence over the last 6 months and you … Continue reading →

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Cruise Cancelled 😥

Posted on January 16, 2024 by Helga

Tuesday Dear Elsie Today was the day we heard our northbound 27 night Grand Voyage from Cape Town to Genoa was cancelled due to the unrest in the Red Sea. It is more cost effective for MSC to take the … Continue reading →

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Seaside Days

Posted on January 15, 2024 by Helga

Monday Dear Elsie Today was another day for the beach. These are really seaside days and it’s not often we have so many of them in a row. I think we’ve had 5 perfect days in a row and we … Continue reading →

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