Category Archives: Living on Fish Hoek mountainside

Human-Seeking Mallard

Posted on February 20, 2021 by Helga

Saturday Today was the day… I saw the human seeking Mallard duck again – only this time it wasn’t in the sea. Mike and I went down early this morning. Swimming conditions were perfect. I swam for 30 minutes. Mike … Continue reading →

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20 on Echo Guesthouse is Almost Ready

Posted on February 19, 2021 by Helga

Friday Today was the day… I worked on the cottage and it now has a new name – it’s grown up sufficiently enough for me to now start referring to it as 20 on Echo Guesthouse! From now on, I … Continue reading →

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Fearless Swim!

Posted on February 18, 2021 by Helga

Thursday Today was the day… I swam fearlessly, not worrying about sharks!  When we woke up this morning a little rain swept by, so we only ended up heading for the beach at about 7:30am. But we are so glad … Continue reading →

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Swimming and a Mallard

Posted on February 17, 2021 by Helga

Wednesday Today was the day… I tried to swim to the lighthouse this morning but it was hard work. The tide was high. There were not too many waves and swimming beyond the breakers was easy enough, except…. it was … Continue reading →

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4 Months in our New House

Posted on February 16, 2021 by Helga

Tuesday Today is the day… we have been in our new house for 4 months. It’s been quite interesting because I have been waiting for the honeymoon period to end. Instead, it’s just got better. Mike and I are loving … Continue reading →

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Looking Back

Posted on February 15, 2021 by Helga

Monday Today was the day… I swam from the cat walk to the lighthouse – it was a lot of effort, really showing how swimming unfit I am. And, how right I was to ramble on in days gone by … Continue reading →

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We Woke Up To Rain

Posted on February 14, 2021 by Helga

Sunday Today was the day… We woke up to rain. For me it was unexpected. Yesterday I had noticed that a north wind was blowing and looked on my weather app to see if rain was forecast but it clearly … Continue reading →

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Some Days Are Perfect

Posted on February 13, 2021 by Helga

Saturday Today was the day… …that was perfect. A couple of days of the year are perfect for swimming in the sea and today was one of them. Mike and I went down for our dip. The sea was as … Continue reading →

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Seen From the Balcony

Posted on February 12, 2021 by Helga

Friday Today was the day… …the sea was flat and the wind was gentle. That was how the day began. I swam for about 20 minutes. There was thick cloud cover. It wasn’t long before I noticed a whole lot … Continue reading →

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Safe from Invaders

Posted on February 11, 2021 by Helga

Thursday Today was the day… I felt safe from invaders. I went out this morning to do the responsible thing (which I haven’t done in two years) and had a mammogram. All is fine! I mention it here in the … Continue reading →

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Life on the Beach

Posted on February 10, 2021 by Helga

Wednesday Today was the day… We did our beach walk and swim and I worked for nearly 7 hours. The beach is fantastic. There is always something going on there. Sometimes it’s not so great, like the dead seal that … Continue reading →

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Julian’s Door Won’t Open

Posted on February 9, 2021 by Helga

Tuesday Today is the day… Julian arrives! It’s funny how things happen and for people like me, I am always in awe at the timing. I have been so enjoying giving Mike gifts each day in the run up to … Continue reading →

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Dunked!

Posted on February 8, 2021 by Helga

Monday Today was the day… I got dunked by a massive wave!  I’m nervous of the waves. Mike not so much. He dives beneath approaching rollers. I try to jump over them!  We went to the beach mid afternoon, getting … Continue reading →

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Goggling

Posted on February 7, 2021 by Helga

Sunday Today was the day… Mike and I went goggling. We got quite a lot of exercise. We went down to Fish Hoek beach early and had a jog on the beach. Mike had a swim. Then we came home … Continue reading →

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Saturday in Photos

Posted on February 6, 2021 by Helga

Saturday Today was the day… …that was stunning in Cape Town. I woke up really early – about 4am. The morning was very still and quiet. I went outside onto the balcony and realised the city was load shedding. Apart … Continue reading →

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