Tag Archives: bioluminescence

Dakar, Senegal

Posted on April 26, 2025 by Helga

Saturday Dear Elsie Today was the day we arrived in Dakar, Senegal. We did get off the ship and had a 6km walk around town. It is very much in keeping with north-west Africa, but it was worth the walk … Continue reading →

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Summer is Here

Posted on November 27, 2023 by Helga

Monday Dear Elsie Today was the day that we really felt summer is here. The wind has been very light and the temperature was a perfect 23C. We went to the beach & this time I got in off the … Continue reading →

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Red Tide

Posted on October 11, 2021 by Helga

Monday Today was the day…. That made me think summer had arrived, full on. It was sunny and warm and by 7:11am, Mike and I were walking to the beach. I only swam for 25 minutes. I’ve got a little … 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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