Friday
Dear Elsie
Today was the day there was helicopter rescue training at Fish Hoek beach again. The last one was on the 7th December. We watched from our balcony as over and over again, the helicopter picked up the ‘patient’ and raised them from the water. The helicopter pilots have to learn how to do these things. They have to see the effect of the chopper on the water and acquire the skill of lowering the rope and guiding it to the patient. Then to carry the dangling pair to safety. The first attempt was a wide circle. By the end, it was far more direct. The emergency medics have to learn how to jump into the water to get to someone in distress. While we watched from our balcony we saw just a snippet of what was happening.
Down on the beach was professional photographer Alyson Ison and she got some amazing photos. She posted them all on Facebook.
Chopper hovering…
Guy jumping out…
Helicopter letting the rope down…
Lifting the rescuer and the patient.
The whole team on the grass.
We are so blessed to have such skilled emergency workers. When I went to the end of our road the night a car dramatically crashed down the mountain, I was in awe of how many emergency personnel arrived and how much expertise, time and energy was put into saving these two youngsters. I don’t take this level of competency for granted.
That was the excitement of the morning. I had got up and by 7am, I headed out the door for a walk. I decided to go down Zoutendyk steps. Valerie Gail had sent me a link to a FB story of a mural that had been painted on the wall.
It’s the steps between Highway and Hillside that you find this lovely piece of art…
After the steps, I went to Simon’s Town road to Glencairn and back and added a bit of jogging to get my heart rate up. It was a great way to start the day.
Friday! Weekend.
Proverbs 3:21
My son, do not let wisdom and understanding out of your sight, preserve sound judgment and discretion;
Sound judgment and discretion – good to remember.
It’s not about now – we are only passing through.
Keep the smile going.
God bless you.
In His Grip,
Gran xx 🙂