Tag Archives: Berg winds

Today We Swam!

Posted on August 3, 2023 by Helga

Thursday Dear Elsie Today was the day that we went to the beach and swam for the first time in months! We had woken up to a sparkling day. When we went outside, it was warm! There was a berg … Continue reading →

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Sunrise to Sunset

Posted on June 6, 2021 by Helga

Sunday  Today was the day… …that a warm berg wind blew. It was like summer. The sunrise was spectacular… As was the sunset… In between, we went to the beach and had a relaxing swim. There was a guy dressed … Continue reading →

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February Weather in September

Posted on September 8, 2019 by Helga

Sunday That’s exactly what it’s been. Hot days in the first month of spring. Last night David messaged to say that after the red tide, there was bioluminescence in the sea at Fish Hoek. Having never seen it first hand, … Continue reading →

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Berg Winds

Posted on July 19, 2018 by Helga

Today was hot. We are mid-winter, dry and desperate for rain. The dam levels have done well with the rain that fell a week ago, but since, we have had sunshine and plenty of it. Today the berg winds blew… … Continue reading →

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34C in Cape Town

Posted on April 29, 2017 by Helga

I woke up with a start – a car was skidding – there was the screech of tyres on the road before a horrible sounding thud  concluded what was clearly an accident on the road behind us. I got up … Continue reading →

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