Tag Archives: Cape Town winter

Admiral’s Waterfall

Posted on June 17, 2023 by Helga

Saturday Dear Elsie It was good to speak to you today and to find out you are feeling a little better. Today was the day I had a couple of walks. The first was this morning when I braved the … Continue reading →

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A Good Day for David

Posted on June 16, 2023 by Helga

Friday Dear Elsie Today was a good day for David but not such a good day for you! You have tonsillitis! This seems to be a right of passage for 5-year olds. It’s very uncomfortable, but you will get better … Continue reading →

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Winter Has Arrived

Posted on May 30, 2023 by Helga

Tuesday Dear Elsie Today was the day it was cold and rainy for most of the day. Last night there was torrential downpours and strong winds. This morning dawned with less wind and very overcast skies. Today’s rain arrived earlier … Continue reading →

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Rain

Posted on March 23, 2023 by Helga

Thursday Dear Elsie Today was the day I did my last day’s work before having a bit of a long weekend. I think I will check my email tomorrow but I won’t be covering for anyone and will enjoy some … Continue reading →

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Words Can’t Describe How Happy I Am Inside

Posted on September 1, 2022 by Helga

Thursday Today was the day… “Words can’t describe how happy I am inside” – this was what our next tenant said when he heard he could move into the flat. He was so happy and excited. For him and his … Continue reading →

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What’s With The Weather!

Posted on August 29, 2022 by Helga

Monday Today was the day… The weather changed and changed again. We woke up to rain and a cloud came over leaving everything damp and gloomy outside. As the rain fell, it no longer came from the north but the … Continue reading →

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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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