Category Archives: Being a Tourist in Cape Town

Making a Super Memory

Posted on September 13, 2024 by Helga

Friday Dear Elsie Today was the day we made a ‘super memory’. We have lots of memories from our travels, but from time to time there are  unexpected super memories, like cruising out of Venice at sunset and making angels … Continue reading →

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A Jaunt into Cape Town

Posted on August 18, 2024 by Helga

Sunday Dear Elsie Today was the day we had a jaunt into Cape Town. We drove along Chapman’s Peak, through Camp’s Bay and had brunch at the Blue Cafe…. a favourite of ours. Mike had tea which came with a … Continue reading →

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Out and About on Sunday

Posted on August 11, 2024 by Helga

Sunday Dear Elsie Today was the day we were out and about. We decided to do some walking so headed for the Admiral’s Waterfall in Simon’s Town. With all the rain, it was sure to be a sight. We were … Continue reading →

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Silvermine Waterfall in Full Flow

Posted on June 18, 2023 by Helga

Sunday  Dear Elsie Today is Father’s Day and it was your Oupa’s birthday so you had a happy day celebrating both events. Back in Fish Hoek, I did another two walks today. The first was to Harbour Bay. I walked … Continue reading →

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36 Years

Posted on August 9, 2022 by Helga

Tuesday Today was the day…. We celebrated our 36th wedding anniversary! I took the day off and we headed for Constantia Nek again. This time we walked to the three reservoirs at the top of the mountain. There and back … Continue reading →

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Covering Table Mountain

Posted on July 23, 2022 by Helga

Saturday Today was the day… We took a drive into the city centre and mooched around a few places. We started off by going to the Wild Sprout for breakfast which is a health restaurant in Constantia. This is where … Continue reading →

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Walking the Other Side of the City

Posted on June 18, 2022 by Helga

Saturday Today was the day…. We went walking on the other side of the city. Mike and I drove into Cape Town and parked at Radisson Blu Hotel. From there we walked to Arthur’s Rd Sea Point and back. It … Continue reading →

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Move-in Date?

Posted on October 4, 2020 by Helga

Sunday Today was the day… We decided upon, perhaps too enthusiastically, a move in date: Friday 16th October 2020 The house should be ready by then  – at least the top two floors. We may be being too optimistic but … Continue reading →

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The Full Quarry Hike

Posted on September 12, 2020 by Helga

Saturday Today was the day… Sue and I hiked to above the Glencairn Quarry. Mike and I had gone about half way one drizzly Sunday. Today I got to go the whole way. It was Sue’s 10th time and it’s … Continue reading →

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Walk to Kalk Bay and Back

Posted on August 24, 2020 by Helga

Monday Today was the day… We walked to Kalk Bay to have dinner. It was a little windy but the views were as usual, absolutely stunning… After dinner,  Mike jovially suggested we walk back again, so we did. I have … Continue reading →

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My Beautiful Cape Town

Posted on August 22, 2020 by Helga

Saturday Today was the day… We went back to the tile stores in Paarden Eiland. A batch of our tiles had arrived and we took our sample out to check they were the right ones. They weren’t. It ended up … Continue reading →

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Quarry Hike

Posted on August 16, 2020 by Helga

Sunday Today was the day… Mike and I walked along the ridge below Elsie’s Peak. I will call it the Quarry Hike, because had we carried on, we would have arrived above Glencairn Quarry. Perhaps next time we will go … Continue reading →

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Summer in Winter

Posted on August 7, 2020 by Helga

Friday Today was the day… That was gloriously sunny – was really summer in winter. I did a bit of work early and then Riana picked me up and we went to the beach to meet up with friends. At … Continue reading →

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Beautiful Day – Stormy Night

Posted on July 12, 2020 by Helga

Sunday Today was the day… That was beautiful and calm to start but this evening there is already quite a wind that has blown up and a storm is expected to sweep over the Cape dumping quite a bit more … Continue reading →

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Out & About on a Sunday

Posted on June 28, 2020 by Helga

Sunday Today was the day… That began with a walk around the block. This was the first exercise since my operation and I have to admit, I was tired doing this minor not quite 3km walk. I went down to … Continue reading →

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