Wednesday
Dear Elsie
Today was the day the rain had passed and a glorious winter’s day followed. Surely, no one can complain about today’s weather, although it began by looking very ominous.
I worked this morning and at lunchtime walked down to Fish Hoek. By then the beach looked nothing less than idyllic.
Quite often visitors to the Cape Town Facebook page ask what the weather will be like in winter. It is so difficult to predict but can bring with it windless, sunny days that are as good as, or even better than, any summer day in Europe. Today was such a day.
I took a 5km walk down to the berry shop, around Fish Hoek and back home again. One of the things that arrived today was my pepper spray. Actually it’s more like tear gas in a small pocket size aerosol can which is easy to carry. I decided it would be a good idea to have one handy when I’m out walking. As I thought back over my life, I remembered only one occasion I was confronted by a mugger who tried to snatch a bag out my hand. It was more than 40 years ago. I was staying at Carinus Nursing College behind Groote Schuur and walked down to Observatory Station to catch a train to Rondebosch to meet up with friends. As I approached the stairs going under the subway, a tall guy ran past me and tried to snatch a bag out my hand. I didn’t scream, but more like growled at him and hung on tight. He let go and ran off laughing. I took a little while for my heart to come back down to normal, but no damage was done. Never forgotten it. I hope I never need the pepper spray but it will sit with my sun glasses and go out with me when I’m walking. Love the ‘USA Police’!
Julian arrived today. Courage worked on the roof of the cottage which is leaking and repairs needed to be done. I think it’s going to take a few more days to get it fixed.
And that was today.
My journey through the Bible has me in the exciting and fast moving book of Acts.
Acts 13:2
While there were worshipping the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, “Set apart for me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them.”
It’s not about now – we are only passing through.
Keep the smile going.
God bless you.
In His Grip,
Gran xx 🙂