Category Archives: Living on Fish Hoek mountainside

The Brazilian Pepper Tree

Posted on December 9, 2024 by Helga

Monday Dear Elsie Today I felt was bitter sweet as we said goodbye to the Brazilian Pepper Tree. It has stood alongside the stairs for years, providing lovely shade, a landing place for birds and other critters. We always knew … Continue reading →

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From The Outside Looking In

Posted on December 1, 2024 by Helga

Sunday Dear Elsie Today was another beautiful sunny day in Cape Town. The wind has been significant enough to cool things and gentle enough to have the doors thrown wide open.  One of the things we have been saying lately … Continue reading →

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Figuring Out Fish Hoek

Posted on November 20, 2024 by Helga

Wednesday Dear Elsie One of the best things about the summer months is that the sun rises so early. By 7am, when we are not having a beach day, I put on my walking shoes and off I go. Some … Continue reading →

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Early Morning on Elsie’s Peak

Posted on October 5, 2024 by Helga

Saturday Dear Elsie Today was the day we climbed ‘your’ peak! We haven’t done this for a while, so it was great to get out there before it got too hot and unbeknown to us, misty (current view) We walked … Continue reading →

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Why I Love to Walk in the Morning

Posted on September 29, 2024 by Helga

Sunday Dear Elsie Today was the day I set off for an early morning walk. I had checked the weather and saw rain would be coming. An early walk may miss the rain. I set off for Glencairn. It was … Continue reading →

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Changeover Day

Posted on September 22, 2024 by Helga

Sunday Dear Elsie Today was the day we saw one set of guests leave and the next arrive. The first ones left early so by just after 8am we were downstairs pulling the Seaview Apartment back into shape. It is … Continue reading →

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The Cloud & the Butterfly

Posted on September 12, 2024 by Helga

Thursday Dear Elsie Today was the day I passed under a ginormous cloud and saw a delicate butterfly. I had worked all day and it was time for my walk. The day  had been partly cloudy but when I left … Continue reading →

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A Little Gem of a Walk

Posted on September 6, 2024 by Helga

Friday Dear Elsie I’ve often looked across at Kalk Bay and St James and thought how it looks very Mediterranean – a bit like a mountainside town you’d find  in Italy – although Italians can be over the top when … Continue reading →

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Braai with David

Posted on September 2, 2024 by Helga

Monday Dear Elsie Today was the day we woke to a very calm windless day with a flat sea. We couldn’t resist heading to the beach for a swim. We fell right back into our regular routine with Mike going … Continue reading →

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Spring Splash

Posted on September 1, 2024 by Helga

Sunday 1st September 2024 Dear Elsie I just love the 1st September – it really makes me feel spring is coming. Today dawned with sunshine and not too much wind. We did a few things this morning and then this … Continue reading →

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We Caught the Train to Simon’s Town

Posted on August 31, 2024 by Helga

Saturday Dear Elsie Today was the day we did what we have procrastinated over for a long time! We caught the train to Simon’s Town. One day I hope to take you on it too! It’s the new blue train … Continue reading →

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I Overslept

Posted on August 30, 2024 by Helga

Friday Dear Elsie Today I overslept. I am such an early riser – usually between 5am & 6am, I’m out of bed and making coffee. Occasionally, it’s after 6 or even before 5am, but seldom is it after 7am. This … Continue reading →

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Back Street Muizenberg

Posted on August 24, 2024 by Helga

Saturday Dear Elsie Today was the day I got to speak to you from the sea front, although with the connection it wasn’t a very long chat. It’s always lovely to speak to you! The reason I was there was … Continue reading →

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Naughty Cat

Posted on August 23, 2024 by Helga

Friday  Dear Elsie Today was the day Raiku was very naughty.  He was cross with me because I had put Bravecto on him to prevent him getting covered in ticks and fleas from the mountainside. He objected in no uncertain … Continue reading →

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A Walk Over The Mountain

Posted on August 17, 2024 by Helga

Saturday Dear Elsie Today was the day we went stomping over the mountainside. We headed up ‘your’ peak. We walked from home, taking Contour Way to Mountain Rd and starting on the mountainside from there. I love walking on the  … Continue reading →

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