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Tag Archives: Caracal
A Glimpse of a Fire
Tuesday Today was the day that began with a glimpse of a fire. We have a very active South Peninsula Fire Alert whatsapp group, but what to do when there’s a fire far out of the deep south? It’s the … Continue reading
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Tagged Building on a mountainside, Caracal, Chapman's Peak, faith, Fire
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We Will Regret It If We Don’t
Monday Dear Elsie Today was the day we almost didn’t go to the beach. The wind was from the north and the sea was flat. We both felt tired and almost decided not to go to the beach, but we … Continue reading
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Tagged Caracal, Fish Hoek Beach
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What Does a Caracal Look Like?
Monday Today was the day… We didn’t go for an early swim. There wasn’t too much wind but it was chilly. Also Mondays are busy days for me and the engineer was paying us a visit about Mike’s plan for … Continue reading
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More About the Baboon and Kittens
Saturday Today was the day… We did a few things back to front. I slept really badly last night, so was awake way into the small hours of the morning. Eventually, I fell asleep and woke up just before 7am. … Continue reading
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Tagged Baboon in Fish Hoek, Caracal, Fish Hoek sunset, Kittens, Pink sea
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The Baboon Came to Town
Friday Today was the day… The baboon came to town. Early this morning, we heard it had been at the end of our street by the new build. And he had been on the mountainside… Then he sauntered through Fish … Continue reading
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Tagged Baboon in Fish Hoek, Caracal, Fish Hoek sunset, Kittens
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A Duiker Ate My Petunias!
Thursday Today was the day… We walked out the front door and to my shock, something had eaten my petunias…every single one! There was a stray blossom that had fallen down the side of the wall, but that was it. … Continue reading
Posted in Apartment living, Day to Day Blogs, Living on Fish Hoek mountainside
Tagged Caracal, Duiker, Fish Hoek sunrise
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Something Broke Our Composting Bin
Wednesday Today was the day… We got to swim in the sea nice and early. It was lovely down on the beach. Mike and I went down together, had a dip and then went and did a bit of shopping. … Continue reading
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Tagged Caracal, Living on Fish Hoek mountainside, Mike's Birthday
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