Tag Archives: Baboon in Fish Hoek

Cycle Race Day

Posted on March 10, 2024 by Helga

Sunday Dear Elsie Today was the day 35000 cyclists went by. It’s always a very quiet day because they close the roads early. Absolutely no traffic noise. Then the sudden appearance of a helicopter, which swooped low to catch the … Continue reading →

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A Day of Nature

Posted on September 29, 2023 by Helga

Friday Dear Elsie Wow! Today was a day of nature for sure. It began with a majestic sunrise. Then, after the sun rose, I noticed a lone baboon on the roof of the house across the road.I learned his name … Continue reading →

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More About the Baboon and Kittens

Posted on March 12, 2022 by Helga

Saturday Today was the day… We did a few things back to front. I slept really badly last night, so was awake way into the small hours of the morning. Eventually, I fell asleep and woke up just before 7am. … Continue reading →

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The Baboon Came to Town

Posted on March 11, 2022 by Helga

Friday Today was the day… The baboon came to town. Early this morning, we heard it had been at the end of our street by the new build. And he had been on the mountainside… Then he sauntered through Fish … Continue reading →

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