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Tag Archives: David’s travels
There’s a Bike in my Lounge
Friday Today was the day… We got a few more things done. Bought foreign currency Got some meds ie new Stugeron for sea sickness. Bought 50 medical masks And now I’m going to start, with Mike’s help, constructing our itinerary … Continue reading
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Tagged Brompton, David's travels, travel, Varenna weather
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David’s Coming Home
Monday Today was the day… David is set to come home. This was him leaving…6th July 2022 And while he was away, he had a good time… We met up in Johannesburg when we went to the Drakensberg for a … Continue reading
The Cottage Roof Got Cleaned
Thursday Today was the day… I woke quite late – around 7am. Last night we watched a YouTube video on what was described as Terminal Insomnia! It sounds dreadful and I don’t know how I stumbled upon it, but being … Continue reading
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Tagged David's travels, Insomnia, Roof cleaning
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He’s Coming Home!
Wednesday Today was the day… David began his long trip home. He’s 31 and he can take care of himself, that’s for sure, but my heart sings that he’s coming home. The joy is the same as 2013 when Stacey … Continue reading
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Tagged David's travels, Fish Hoek Beach
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We Moved a Couch Out
Tuesday Today was the day… We moved a couch out. We have 3 x 2-seater leather couches. It is our plan to get a new couch that matches the beach house vibe we have always wanted. The dark leather doesn’t … Continue reading
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Tagged David's travels, Elsie, Queen Elizabeth II
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David’s Mammoth Cycle Tour
Thursday Today was the day… We got more photos from David. He gave us an extensive catch up yesterday and I saved all the photos, but then the whale grabbed my attention & with that being the most exciting sighting … Continue reading
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Tagged Cycling in South Korea, David's travels, South Korea
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Laundry Roof
Tuesday Today was the day… We swam. It looked like it would be quite a calm day, so we went down at 8am and got home at about 9:15am. It was lovely. The wind has picked up now, but tomorrow … Continue reading
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Tagged David's travels, Laundry
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David’s First Cycle
Wednesday Today was the day… We heard from David who did his first Cycle in South Korea. He said everything went fine and he got three stamps in his bike passport. Tomorrow, he cycles away from his Airbnb and onward … Continue reading
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Tagged David's travels, Table Mountain rescue
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David Arrives in Seoul
Monday Today was the day… David arrived in Seoul. There’s not much more to say except he did. I haven’t heard from him since he walked through the airport admiring what he described as ‘astonishing’ infrastructure. Very empty and very … Continue reading
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Tagged David's travels, Echo Cottage
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What’s With The Weather!
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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Tagged Black south-easter, Cape Town wind, Cape Town winter, David's travels
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David’s Most Memorable Day
Monday Today was the day… David summited the highest mountain in Bali. Notice it is a volcano and there was steam coming out of it and ash all the way up it. David described the trip down as perilous. He … Continue reading
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Tagged Bali earthquake, David's travels
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David in Bali
Thursday Today was the day… I had a long team meeting. A bunch of my colleagues all were in the UK simultaneously so they went to the MD’s house and had a day-long meeting. I joined them for the morning … Continue reading
An Active Sunday
Sunday Today was the day… That was quite busy. We went to the beach and had our 4th swim this month. Just before we left for the beach, I got a photo from David. He’s living his best Bali life! … Continue reading
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Tagged David's travels, Weekend
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Feeling Much Better
Saturday Today was the day… I woke up feeling better – and I’m feeling almost back to normal. The main event for the day was the arrival of guests into the cottage for a week. While I was waiting for … Continue reading
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Tagged Bali, Building a house on a mountainside, David's travels, False Bay, Fish Hoek Beach
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