Saturday
Dear Elsie
I was writing today’s blog on a glorious October day when a story came up on my Facebook feed that a shark bit someone at Blue Water beach which is by Strandfontein.
Apparently the victim had minor injuries, but it leaves more questions than answers. This post was put out at 4.24pm
Where was he when he was bitten – was he swimming, fishing, paddling? What kind of shark was it? Apparently, they didn’t close the beach at Muizenberg, so I’m not sure what is going on. Shark bite but it doesn’t seem to have been by a great white. I’m sure more news will come out soon.
Meanwhile, tomorrow, rain is forecast, so we were very happy to have an opportunity to head to Fish Hoek beach today.
I did things a little differently today. Instead of going straight into the water, I joined Mike on his run. He ran much slower than usual so that I could keep up! I conclude I’m not a runner. Swimming is far more my thing, along with walking. I love walking. After the run, I swam out to the barrel and back. If you could bottle the feeling I felt after getting out the water, and sell it, a lot of money would be made. It’s a buzz of heightened well-being – endorphin central.
There were loads of people on the beach. The surf-ski club was packed. Dog walkers, cyclists, swimmers, sun-tanners all enjoying the beautiful day.
We walked home under the middle sub-way. The view from that spot…
As soon as we got home, we did a quick clean up and then Anna’s parents arrived for coffee. We had a good chat. They are marvellous gardeners and had lots of advice for what we could plant in the spots we do have available.
The afternoon was restful. I had a lovely chat with Stace and am looking forward to seeing the family next weekend as the birthday celebrations begin.
I’ll be watching for more news on the shark bite.
Psalm 98:7
Let the sea resound, and everything in it, the world and all who live in it.
It’s not about now – we are only passing through.
Keep the smile going.
God bless you.
In His Grip,
Gran xx 🙂