Tag Archives: Cape Town winter

Stay at Home Day

Posted on August 27, 2024 by Helga

Tuesday Dear Elsie Today was the day it rained almost all day. There was not sufficient break in the day for us to take a walk to Fish Hoek, so we didn’t. I stayed at home all day long with … Continue reading →

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Passing By A Tiny Home

Posted on August 19, 2024 by Helga

Monday Dear Elsie Today was a busy work day but I did manage to get out for a couple of walks. The first one was at lunchtime, when I walked to the end of the road, then did a loop … Continue reading →

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Caught in the Rain

Posted on August 13, 2024 by Helga

Tuesday Dear Elsie Today was the day we got fully caught in the rain, but before I tell you about that, I want to throw in this photo of the sun rising earlier.  This was 7.30am Our new guests arrived … Continue reading →

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Dashing Home to Beat the Rain

Posted on July 27, 2024 by Helga

Saturday Dear Elsie Today was the day we woke up to see a massive cold front bearing down on the Cape. We were supposed to leave your house around 10am, but in order to miss it, we decided that to … Continue reading →

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9km Walk

Posted on July 16, 2024 by Helga

Tuesday Dear Elsie Today was the day I went on a 9km walk. I wasn’t sure I would because the day began with all the signs of rain. I worked all morning and I have to admit, it was mainly … Continue reading →

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First Sunny Day in a Week

Posted on July 15, 2024 by Helga

Monday Dear Elsie Today was the first sunny day in a week. There was a shower late this afternoon, but the day all in all was filled with sunshine.  I think everyone was very happy to see the sun again. … Continue reading →

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Hope of Sunshine

Posted on July 14, 2024 by Helga

Sunday Dear Elsie, Today was the day I thought we may get some sunshine and it did come from time to time. But intermittently there were showers too. In anticipation of the sun coming out, I did a load of … Continue reading →

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Flooding and Mud Slides

Posted on July 13, 2024 by Helga

Saturday Dear Elsie It was great to speak to you today my sweetheart Elsie. You are such a treat. I love the voice note you sent me the other day. You needed to tell me that your shower cap had … Continue reading →

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Tale of Two Tables

Posted on July 12, 2024 by Helga

Friday Dear Elsie Today was another day that was cold and wet. While the wind wasn’t as strong and rain as forceful, the showers that rolled by continue to contribute to the floods. This weekend, another cold front is expected … Continue reading →

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Poor Drenched Cape Town

Posted on July 11, 2024 by Helga

Thursday Dear Elsie Last night there were such strong winds and pounding rain. A  massive storm again dumped torrential rain over Cape Town with some gale force wind causing havoc in some areas. There were a number of houses that … Continue reading →

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The Surprise of the Day

Posted on July 9, 2024 by Helga

Tuesday Dear Elsie Today was the day that a mammoth cold front passed by and it dumped torrential rain on Cape Town for the entire morning. My morning sunrise photo was not much to admire. The massive amount of rain … Continue reading →

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More Rain, More Wind, Very High Seas

Posted on July 8, 2024 by Helga

Monday Dear Elsie Today we got a lot more of winter. It certainly has set in. More rain, more wind, very high seas and lower temperatures all added up to a Cape of Storms winter’s day. And you too Elsie. … Continue reading →

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Wintery Weather

Posted on July 2, 2024 by Helga

Tuesday Dear Elsie Today was the day I bought you this! It was from a second hand store and I couldn’t resist getting you a pair of wings. I’ll bring them next time I come. Today has been colder than … Continue reading →

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Twas a Very Gloomy Day

Posted on July 1, 2024 by Helga

Monday Dear Elsie Today was a very gloomy day. The sun stayed firmly behind clouds which hung low in the sky. For part of the day, mist lingered eerily over the water, blending the horizon with the sky. I worked … Continue reading →

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No One Can Complain About Today’s Weather

Posted on June 19, 2024 by Helga

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 … Continue reading →

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