Category Archives: Living on Fish Hoek mountainside

5am Coffee

Posted on May 31, 2021 by Helga

Monday Today was the day… We woke up super early and Mike made me coffee at 5am. It wasn’t for any particular reason. We just happened to wake up early. We drank it and then Mike went back to sleep … Continue reading →

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Winter Office

Posted on May 30, 2021 by Helga

Sunday Today was the day… I changed my office around. I’ve found it quite hot in my little office nook now that winter is here. By lunchtime, I’m having to close the blinds and cope with excessive glare, so I … Continue reading →

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Shark Alert!

Posted on May 29, 2021 by Helga

Saturday Today was the day…. There was a shark alert at Fish Hoek beach. Mike and I arrived and Mike prepared for his run, while I prepared for my swim. As I got onto the beach and started heading for … Continue reading →

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Jacqueline

Posted on May 28, 2021 by Helga

Friday Today was the day… We didn’t go for our early morning beach swim. It was overcast and windy with the threat of rain, so we stayed home.  With the weather not living up to its forecast, at lunchtime, I … Continue reading →

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Prickly Kelp

Posted on May 27, 2021 by Helga

Thursday Today was the day… I discovered prickly kelp.  Most of the time when I’m swimming through the kelp it’s smooth and flat, but today as I swam, I found myself brushing against some prickly kelp. It had me googling … Continue reading →

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More Dolphins in the Bay

Posted on May 26, 2021 by Helga

Wednesday Today was the day… I worked 11 hours! I have caught up with a lot of work and feel more on top of things which is great with the weekend coming. It was ideal swimming conditions down at the … Continue reading →

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In the Sea – A Hand on my Leg!

Posted on May 24, 2021 by Helga

Monday Today was the day… Which was busy on the work front. I worked for more than 9 hours. When I woke up at about 7am, I was a bit crotchety! I was irritated because I had woken up so … Continue reading →

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We Changed our Living Area Around

Posted on May 23, 2021 by Helga

Sunday Today was the day… We changed our living area around. It all began because I want a fire place! Now that winter is setting in, as soon as the sun sets, there is a chill that would be easily … Continue reading →

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Elsie with the Dog

Posted on May 22, 2021 by Helga

Saturday Today was the day… We returned from our overnight birthday celebration in Swellendam. Elsie is now 3 and has grown so much since I last took a photo of her with this dog statue. The first set were taken … Continue reading →

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Pink Sea

Posted on May 20, 2021 by Helga

Thursday Today was the day… Rain set in and it rained on and off throughout the day.  We did not go for our normal swim but mid morning Mike and I walked down to the village to do a few … Continue reading →

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Are You Family?

Posted on May 19, 2021 by Helga

Wednesday Today was the day… Mike and I had a big laugh at the beach. Mike went for his run. I went for my swim. He got out and went to the changing rooms to change. I got out and … Continue reading →

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Two Years Ago, One Year Ago & Today

Posted on May 18, 2021 by Helga

Tuesday Today was the day… Google reminded me of what was happening on this day last year and the year before. On this day in 2019, our plot looked like this…piling for the foundations was underway. A year ago, this … Continue reading →

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All Day Dolphins

Posted on May 17, 2021 by Helga

Monday Today was the day… A small pod of dolphins spent the entire day frolicking and feeding just off Fish Hoek.  The leaping and diving that took place was such fun to watch. We see dolphins from time to time … Continue reading →

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Mike Announced He Had a Gift For Me.

Posted on May 16, 2021 by Helga

Sunday Today was the day… We had friends over for dinner. This is what we have been doing if the weather on Saturday is wet and rainy. The 83 steps can be challenging in the best of conditions but in … Continue reading →

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Milo’s Design Flaw

Posted on May 15, 2021 by Helga

Saturday Today was the day… We slept in. It was wonderful. We finally got up around 10am and went across to the Blue Route to do some shopping. I got Elsie her birthday present which is her request: a red … Continue reading →

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