Category Archives: Being a Tourist in Cape Town

Visiting the Aquarium

Posted on January 19, 2019 by Helga

I have not visited the Two Oceans Aquarium in Cape Town for YEARS! Today we did! I planned it a while ago and didn’t tell Julian where we were going. We left home around 3pm and drove through to the … Continue reading →

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Horse Riding on Noordhoek Beach

Posted on November 9, 2018 by Helga

This is something I have wanted to do for years. David made it happen! He picked me up at 8am and we were soon on our way along a track to the beach… Through the wetlands… The path narrows and … Continue reading →

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Unexpected Gift

Posted on November 8, 2018 by Helga

This morning Mike and I were almost home after having breakfast with Julian, when Mike’s cell phone rang. He was driving, so I answered it. It was Take-a-lot saying he was standing outside with our package. I didn’t know we … Continue reading →

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Let Me Always Remember This Day

Posted on October 27, 2018 by Helga

Wow! What a day. The surprise for Julian was a trip up Table Mountain! I actually told him at breakfast so he could prepare and anticipate.  David joined us. He had a band practice until 3-15pm, which was perfect timing. … Continue reading →

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Travelling Breakfast

Posted on September 30, 2018 by Helga

We didn’t travel far, but we did have a travelling breakfast this morning. The plan was to go and have a massive breakfast that would last the whole day. We met at Harbour Bay and headed for the Blue Door… … Continue reading →

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Visit to the City Library & World Cup Soccer

Posted on July 7, 2018 by Helga

I have never been to the Cape Town library. Today, Julian and I drove through to Cape Town for a visit. It’s opposite the Parade and open until 4pm on a Saturday.  It’s over three floors. This is the top … Continue reading →

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Beautiful Winter’s Day in Fish Hoek

Posted on July 5, 2018 by Helga

It most certainly has been a most beautiful winter’s day in Fish Hoek. This evening Julian and I walked to Kalk Bay. It’s such a lovely walk from down the cat walk, along the beach and then along the Main … Continue reading →

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Fabulous Walk – Jacob’s Ladder

Posted on May 5, 2018 by Helga

Today Riana picked me up just before 8-30am and we headed for Kalk Bay to do some steps. It was a beautiful windless autumn morning.  We walked a flight of steps up to Boyes Drive, then walked down another flight … Continue reading →

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Visiting Vredehoek

Posted on April 15, 2018 by Helga

Today, on taking Julian to the airport, we went the very s-c-e-n-i-c route. From Sun Valley, we took Chapman’s Peak and over the saddle at Camp’s Bay through to Vredehoek. We stopped at Sidewalk Cafe. The view from the road … Continue reading →

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Autumn Sunday

Posted on March 18, 2018 by Helga

The wind dropped today and it became a perfect autumn Sunday. We woke at about 6-30am and I made coffee. We hung around in bed, but were at church at 8am. Breakfast followed at Chalk and Cheese where we met … Continue reading →

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Golf and Swimming (Videos)

Posted on March 8, 2018 by Helga

Today has been a great day. I woke up really early. The internet here is far more effective when there is no one using it! I was able to get in more than an hour’s work, did my Bible reading … Continue reading →

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Road Trip

Posted on March 7, 2018 by Helga

Yay. Today it was fun to wake up and know that we were going on a short road trip. The car is loaded. The cot for my first grandchild does not quite fit, so we have the sides of it … Continue reading →

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Dinner Deluxe

Posted on March 2, 2018 by Helga

Last night we had quite a dinner. Dinner Deluxe indeed. To get the idea, here’s the definition of deluxe… With it being Mike and David’s birthdays, Julian decided to treat us to one of the most spectacular restaurants in the … Continue reading →

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Stunning Day in Cape Town

Posted on February 26, 2018 by Helga

There may be a drought here, but regardless of the lack of water in the dams, Cape Town remains spectacular. The sun is shining, the sky is blue and the breeze is gentle. It’s one of those perfect days in … Continue reading →

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Never Give Up

Posted on February 4, 2018 by Helga

I’m sure I’ve probably written about not giving up before, but I was reminded of it today as we were watching the qualifying rounds to the winter Olympics. Something incredible happened back in the 2002 winter Olympic games when Steven … Continue reading →

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