Tag Archives: Cape Town winter

A Break in Routine

Posted on August 16, 2022 by Helga

Tuesday Today was the day… I broke from routine and left home just before 8am to drive to Claremont.  I had an appointment for my new tooth to be fitted. The traffic was crazy. My Garmin led me off the … Continue reading →

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Warm Winter Days

Posted on June 28, 2022 by Helga

Tuesday Today was the day… It was another warm winter’s day. It was windless as well, so we headed for the beach and had a lovely swim. The water was about 14C, so slightly cooler than last time. The air … Continue reading →

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Building up the Road

Posted on June 27, 2022 by Helga

Monday Today was the day… I worked to the morning backdrop of 11 cement trucks rumbling up the road to a new build about 15 houses up.  The owner, Andrew, who once stayed at our cottage for a few days, … Continue reading →

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No More Masks

Posted on June 23, 2022 by Helga

Thursday Today was the day… A day of celebration in South Africa as we said goodbye to the law of Covid required masks. It was just yesterday I commented on the great scourge of the face mask. We woke up … Continue reading →

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More Steady Than Heavy

Posted on June 13, 2022 by Helga

Monday Today was the day… It rained. It came down steadily overnight – more steady than heavy. By morning, we had 8mm. It’s rained most of the day. Heavier winds and rain is forecast for tonight, but we’ll see how … Continue reading →

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Back of the House Update

Posted on June 6, 2022 by Helga

Monday Today was the day… That was a balmy, balmy day. Even now, there is not a breath of wind. Dinner was on the balcony and the candle stayed alight for the duration. We walked up the road, where the … Continue reading →

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Shepherd’s Warning

Posted on May 18, 2022 by Helga

Wednesday Today was the day… We woke to a stiff north wind and the threat of rain. The weather forecast was for rain later in the day. The early morning sky told the same story. I watched 5 fishing boats … Continue reading →

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I Need to Sit on My Rocking Chair

Posted on July 27, 2021 by Helga

Tuesday Today was the day… It rained! It only really set in late afternoon. We were able to get our exercise in and got home before the weather cooled and the wind blew in increasingly strong gusts. The sea water … Continue reading →

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We Didn’t Swim But We Got Drenched

Posted on July 12, 2021 by Helga

Monday Today was the day… …we didn’t swim, but we got drenched. A cold front swept over Cape Town bringing with it heavy rain. I went to sit down at my desk at 7:30am this morning, after we decided we … Continue reading →

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Helga Working at Her Computer

Posted on June 29, 2021 by Helga

Tuesday Today was the day… It rained and rained and rained. This is winter in Cape Town. We have had such a dry winter thus far and it seems to be ‘catch up’ time. Mike and I did  manage to … Continue reading →

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Race to the Top of the Hill

Posted on June 26, 2021 by Helga

Saturday Today was the day… We slept late and then walked to Fish Hoek for some groceries. We got caught in the rain going down, so we took refuge at Sunny Cove station while the shower passed… We only left … Continue reading →

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Warm Windy Father’s Day

Posted on June 20, 2021 by Helga

Sunday Today was the day… …that is Father’s Day! When we woke up, we could feel it was strangely warm. A winter berg wind was blowing from the north and it was hot. View from my bed… The beach was … Continue reading →

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What Winter is This?

Posted on June 19, 2021 by Helga

Saturday Today was the day… Winter packed up her chill and hibernated, sending sunshine and warmth to replace any semblance of the drizzle that was here a couple of days ago. It was as splendid as any summer’s day could … Continue reading →

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27°C in Cape Town

Posted on June 7, 2021 by Helga

Monday Today was the day… It was as warm as summer! Throughout last night a strong north wind was blowing warm air across the city. So strong was the wind it blew over one of the cast iron chairs on … Continue reading →

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A More Balanced Day.

Posted on June 1, 2021 by Helga

Tuesday Today was the day… That was definitely more balanced. Mike and I woke around 6:30am, had coffee, did our reading and then went to the beach. Just before we left, we arranged the lounge so that everything was off … Continue reading →

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