Tag Archives: Clouds

Swimming Along the Cat Walk

Posted on November 24, 2023 by Helga

Friday Dear Elsie Sometimes I look out my window and wish I could just go down to Simon’s Town road, hop over the railway line, wade into the sea and swim to Fish Hoek. It would probably only be a … Continue reading →

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Dam Levels Almost 92%

Posted on June 19, 2023 by Helga

Monday Dear Elsie Today it got very cold. The morning wasn’t so bad, but this afternoon the temperature seems to have dropped. I know Swellendam has been cold as well. We have just got in from a walk. When we … Continue reading →

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Following the Cloud

Posted on September 15, 2019 by Helga

Sunday Today, we woke around 7ish, had (instant) coffee and then packed up. This is the little cottage from the gate.  Clean, comfortable, cosy and close to town. It’s on quiet, tree-lined Berg Street… We first went to the family’s … Continue reading →

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Two Near Misses

Posted on April 10, 2017 by Helga

I arrived in Johannesburg after an uneventful flight. We took off from Cape Town in cloudy conditions and soon were flying above the clouds. They were thick fluffy, perfectly white clouds and seemed very close. I felt like hanging my arm out … Continue reading →

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