Category Archives: Living on Fish Hoek mountainside

Doors Are Done

Posted on June 22, 2022 by Helga

Wednesday Today was the day… We went swimming! It was a very balmy winter’s day – another lull before the rain. The water was amazingly warm for this time of the year – 15C they said. I swam for just … Continue reading →

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Old Fish Hoek & New

Posted on June 21, 2022 by Helga

Tuesday Today was the day… That started off windy but soon clouded over. A black south-easter blew dark clouds over the bay and it looked very foreboding. Today, I saw a whole lot of photos posted on Facebook of old … Continue reading →

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Mike’s Best Move

Posted on June 20, 2022 by Helga

Monday Today was the day… …that dawned with lots of wind. It was an easy decision not to go to the beach for a swim. I got straight to work early and as a result worked more than 8 hours. … Continue reading →

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Father’s Day Chess

Posted on June 19, 2022 by Helga

Sunday Today was the day… We celebrated Father’s Day. David came in to wish Mike and then disappeared off to catch up on some sleep. We went to the beach in full winter kit. The water wasn’t too bad, but … 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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5 Boats & Venus

Posted on June 17, 2022 by Helga

Friday Today was the day… That began with 5 boats and Venus. It is a blessing that both Mike and I are comfortable sleeping with our bedroom blinds up. We have been in this house for 20 months and not … Continue reading →

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David Came Home

Posted on June 15, 2022 by Helga

Wednesday Today was the day… David came home.  He is home for 3 weeks before flying off to see the world. That will be another adventure. Today, it rained a few times in the morning, but there was also a … Continue reading →

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Waiting for the Storm

Posted on June 12, 2022 by Helga

Sunday Today was the day… The last sunrise before a few days of rain… We have not had much rain this autumn/early winter so the coming rain is significant for us. It’s an event. We went on an 8km walk. … Continue reading →

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Visit to Melkbosstrand

Posted on June 11, 2022 by Helga

Saturday Today was the day… We went to visit PJ and Nadine in Melkbosstrand. I forgot to take a photo of them, but here’s one from a while ago… They haven’t changed! But they have bought a house just a … Continue reading →

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Changing Things Round

Posted on June 9, 2022 by Helga

Thursday Today was the day… We changed things around. Mike stayed home. I headed for the beach, but not for a swim. Mike was going to have a busy day doing stuff, so he rested and I went for a … Continue reading →

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Sizzling Winter’s Day

Posted on June 7, 2022 by Helga

Tuesday How’s it possible that today could have been a sizzling winter’s day. It feels like it was the hottest day of the year. At least we see cooler days ahead. I don’t know if the hot weather had anything … Continue reading →

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Back of the House Update

Posted on June 6, 2022 by Helga

Monday Today was the day… That was a balmy, balmy day. Even now, there is not a breath of wind. Dinner was on the balcony and the candle stayed alight for the duration. We walked up the road, where the … Continue reading →

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When Guests Leave the Apartment…

Posted on June 5, 2022 by Helga

Sunday Today was the day… That was pretty chilled. We had a relaxed morning which included a latish visit to the beach. The water was about 14C and I swam for 34 minutes. It was more bobbing up and down … Continue reading →

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4 Hour Hike

Posted on June 4, 2022 by Helga

Saturday Today was the day…. Mike and I walked up to the Constantiaberg mast via Elephant’s Eye. It took us 4 hours and was a round trip of just about 9.5km. I can see the mast from my rocking chair … Continue reading →

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Joys of Nature

Posted on June 3, 2022 by Helga

Friday Today was the day…. I was up early and got to witness one of the most amazing pre-dawn displays of the sun. The sun is only rising at 7:45am. This photo was taken an hour earlier. No filter. I … Continue reading →

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