Tag Archives: False Bay

Whale Watching!

Posted on October 2, 2022 by Helga

Sunday Today was the day… We finally went whale watching. We’ve been waiting to get the day right since 8th August. Today was it. A splendid late spring day with bright sunshine and not too much wind. The trip was … Continue reading →

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Feeling Much Better

Posted on July 30, 2022 by Helga

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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We Have a Gem in Courage

Posted on July 28, 2022 by Helga

Thursday Today was the day… We woke up in Caledon, slept in a bit and then went for a long pre-breakfast walk. It was cold and misty but a 40 minute walk warmed us up. There is a long dirt … Continue reading →

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Thailand

Posted on July 21, 2022 by Helga

Thursday Today was the day… David started sending photos of his trip to Thailand. Long overdue, they were great to see. Some are Krabi and some are PhiPhi island. Krabi stairs to no where… Kho Phi Phi resort… Phi Phi … Continue reading →

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Perhaps Today & It Was!

Posted on July 20, 2022 by Helga

Wednesday Today was the day… I placed a teacher who has been waiting all year to get a job. It was very satisfying! Some of these teachers are on my mind when I go to bed at night and when … Continue reading →

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Sleeping Through

Posted on June 16, 2022 by Helga

Thursday Today was the day… I woke up early after an amazing night’s sleep. There are few nights of my life where I sleep all the way through. Last night was one of them. I was so tired, I went … Continue reading →

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The Weekend Beckons

Posted on May 5, 2022 by Helga

Thursday Today was the day.. …that the mist this morning was ‘pea soup’! It was so thick for so long that no swim was possible. Even at around 9am I was remarking on how cold the water would be due … Continue reading →

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Mike’s Bespoke Doors are Done

Posted on February 21, 2022 by Helga

Monday Today was the day… Mike and Courage installed the bespoke courtyard doors Mike designed and made himself. They look great. This is from the stairs… And this is from the entrance to the Little Lookout looking towards them… When … Continue reading →

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Polly at the Beach

Posted on February 10, 2022 by Helga

Thursday Today was the day… We didn’t go swimming but later in the day, we did walk to Fish Hoek to shop for dinner. Coming back, the cutest sight – Polly at the Beach. Go on, you can write a … Continue reading →

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Sleepy Sunday

Posted on February 6, 2022 by Helga

Sunday Today was the day… We slept quite a lot! Maybe it was the warmth or perhaps we were unusually tired after our morning swim, but both Mike and I had morning and afternoon naps. We had got up quite … Continue reading →

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Preparing Myself

Posted on January 14, 2022 by Helga

Friday Today was the day… That was a day to throw open all the doors, which we did! We washed all the towels and linen and it all dried quickly. There was hardly any wind  and it was still enough … Continue reading →

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When Wednesday Feels Like The Weekend

Posted on December 29, 2021 by Helga

Wednesday Today was the day… That felt like the weekend.  We went to the beach at leisure. I swam (almost) 2km. The net was going out as I swam, so I had a visit our to the barrel. I didn’t … Continue reading →

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Drizzly December Day

Posted on December 27, 2021 by Helga

Monday Today was the day… That I was officially on holiday. Our company closes between Christmas and New Year, so it’s 5 days off. Mike and I went down to the beach and joined the locals and a bunch of … Continue reading →

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One Month Til Christmas

Posted on November 25, 2021 by Helga

Thursday Today was the day… That’s one month til Christmas. I know that some people don’t want to know this, but Christmas passes in such a flash that the earlier it can begin to be celebrated the better.  My work … Continue reading →

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Red Tide

Posted on October 11, 2021 by Helga

Monday Today was the day…. That made me think summer had arrived, full on. It was sunny and warm and by 7:11am, Mike and I were walking to the beach. I only swam for 25 minutes. I’ve got a little … Continue reading →

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