Tag Archives: Fish Hoek Beach

Beach Morning & Evening

Posted on November 18, 2024 by Helga

Monday Dear Elsie Today was the day I was at the beach twice. In the morning, we went down to swim. As usual, we crossed the bridge at Sunny Cove station, where a train was passing through… It was a … Continue reading →

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Afternoon Off

Posted on October 29, 2024 by Helga

Tuesday Dear Elsie Today was the day I had a couple of ours off this afternoon! It’s been the first weekday this has happened in a long while, so I went shopping – that was fun. The day began with … Continue reading →

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A Bit of Everything, Including ‘Shark’ Bite Update

Posted on October 27, 2024 by Helga

Sunday Dear Elsie, Today there was a bit of everything, but let me start with an update to yesterday’s so-called Shark bite incident. CapeTownetc.com was the only place I found any news. They published this late yesterday….read the last sentence! … Continue reading →

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News of a Shark Bite at Strandfontein

Posted on October 26, 2024 by Helga

Saturday Dear Elsie I was writing today’s blog on a glorious October day when a story came up on my Facebook feed that a shark bit someone at Blue Water beach which is by Strandfontein. Apparently the victim had minor … Continue reading →

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Paul’s Showers

Posted on October 24, 2024 by Helga

Thursday Dear Elsie So now it’s called Paul’s showers! Turns out Paul spoke to the beach manager and he gave Paul keys for the communal bathrooms at the beach so the early risers can have access. Paul then went and … Continue reading →

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Peach of a Day

Posted on October 23, 2024 by Helga

Wednesday Dear Elsie Today was a peach of a day. The wind had dropped and this was what it looked like from our balcony at 6.55am. Yup, it was just the most majestic day. A visit to the beach was … Continue reading →

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A New Cross in Town

Posted on October 21, 2024 by Helga

Monday Dear Elsie Today was the day I discovered a new cross in town. The other day we were out walking and passed this exact point & it wasn’t there. This morning, my early morning walk was practical, in that … Continue reading →

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Tranquility at the Beach

Posted on October 17, 2024 by Helga

Thursday Dear Elsie Today was the day we planned to not go to the beach as the weather was forecast to be a little chilly. As it turned out, the sea was so flat and the sun tried to peep … Continue reading →

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4 Years of Beautiful Sunrises

Posted on October 16, 2024 by Helga

Wednesday Dear Elsie Today, 4 years ago, we moved to our new home. Time has flown by and we have been the very blessed recipients of 4 years of beautiful sunrises. This morning’s did not disappoint. The wind had dropped … Continue reading →

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History of Whales at Fish Hoek

Posted on October 12, 2024 by Helga

Saturday Dear Elsie Today was the day I slept a little later than usual as I went to bed so late last night. I woke up at 5am to Raiku’s incessant pleas to be let out, so I staggered out … Continue reading →

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All Happening Along Our Little Coast

Posted on October 6, 2024 by Helga

Sunday Dear Elsie, Today was the day that it was all happening along our little bit of coast. It’s the Navy Festival weekend. I decided to do a very early walk (just after 6am) along the sea front towards Glencairn. … Continue reading →

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Walking to End of Fish Hoek Beach

Posted on September 17, 2024 by Helga

Tuesday Dear Elsie With the tide low this morning and the sun rising earlier and earlier, it was a good opportunity to measure how far it is from our house to the end of Fish Hoek Beach and back. This … Continue reading →

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Tsotsi Story

Posted on September 3, 2024 by Helga

Tuesday Dear Elsie Today was an early work day that began early. From about 7am, I was at my computer on and off until after 3.30pm when I went for a walk. My company while working – Raiku hanging out … Continue reading →

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Braai with David

Posted on September 2, 2024 by Helga

Monday Dear Elsie Today was the day we woke to a very calm windless day with a flat sea. We couldn’t resist heading to the beach for a swim. We fell right back into our regular routine with Mike going … Continue reading →

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Spring Splash

Posted on September 1, 2024 by Helga

Sunday 1st September 2024 Dear Elsie I just love the 1st September – it really makes me feel spring is coming. Today dawned with sunshine and not too much wind. We did a few things this morning and then this … Continue reading →

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