Tag Archives: Cape Town winter

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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Strong Winds and Seaweed

Posted on May 6, 2021 by Helga

Thursday Today was the day… …after a big stormy windy night in Cape Town. It was a storm swept in by a black southeaster which howled all last night driving in 22mm of rain and has blown all today. There … Continue reading →

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Another Massive Cape Storm

Posted on August 17, 2020 by Helga

Monday Today was the day… Another massive storm rolled over Cape Town, bringing an absolute downpour of rain and I’m sure it caused widespread flooding. I opened the back door and there was Chino, Sue’s dog, dripping wet, freezing cold … Continue reading →

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Going Back to Say Thank-You

Posted on August 2, 2020 by Helga

Sunday Today was the day… Mike and I returned to Scarborough Beach. We were there in July last year, when Mike felt compelled to pray. He got this inkling that the challenges in getting our plans passed would now melt … Continue reading →

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Stormy Stormy Monday

Posted on July 13, 2020 by Helga

Monday Today was the day… That it rained and blew almost all day.  The storm last night resulted in very strong winds, which to be honest, I thought would have ended by this morning, but they continued for most of … Continue reading →

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Beautiful Day – Stormy Night

Posted on July 12, 2020 by Helga

Sunday Today was the day… That was beautiful and calm to start but this evening there is already quite a wind that has blown up and a storm is expected to sweep over the Cape dumping quite a bit more … Continue reading →

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Ceilings In & Solar Panels Bought

Posted on July 10, 2020 by Helga

Friday Today was the day… We have ceilings on our level at the new build. I think they put them in yesterday but it was so wet then, I only got to see them today. It’s looking like it’s growing … Continue reading →

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Pouring Rain and Pouring Work

Posted on July 9, 2020 by Helga

Thursday Today was the day… It poured with rain, just about the whole day. And it’s not over. This is tonight and tomorrow. So I stayed indoors for most of the day. To my delight it also began to pour … Continue reading →

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Friday Frame of Mind

Posted on June 26, 2020 by Helga

Friday Today was the day… I woke up in a far more positive frame of mind. Last night I was googling things like, “when can I brush my teeth after jaw surgery” and came across a blog written 7 years … Continue reading →

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Reflections of 25 Years Ago

Posted on June 11, 2020 by Helga

Thursday Today was the day… We had day two of the medium altitude cyclonic conditions. It rained and rained and rained. The deluge of rain we have had me reflecting on something that happened in about 25 years ago. In … Continue reading →

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