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Tag Archives: Fish Hoek Beach
I Beat the Rain
Friday Dear Elsie Today was the day you got your school report for Term 2 and you did so well. We are so proud of you. For me, work was relatively quiet, so as soon as it was light I … Continue reading
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Tagged Fish Hoek Beach, Raiku, ShuShu Sauna
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Walking for a Purpose
Monday Dear Elsie Today is Youth Day in South Africa so you, Elsie also didn’t need to go to school. It was very quiet at our house, because Courage wasn’t here, but I still got to work. Rain was due … Continue reading
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Tagged Fish Hoek Beach, Fish Hoek sunrise, Raiku
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We Won a Cricket World Cup
Saturday Dear Elsie Today was another glorious winter’s day. We went to the beach early and had a lovely swim. The water is cold, but I’m wearing my spring suit which really helps. I’m not taking my cell phone to … Continue reading
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Tagged Fish Hoek Beach, Moonrise, South African Cricket, World Test Championship 2025
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Wintery Day in Fish Hoek
Tuesday Dear Elsie Today was the day that dawned with rain. I heard it gently falling and then there was a thud, meow, meow, meow as Raiku hastily came inside. He jumped on our bed and proceeded to give me … Continue reading
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Tagged Fish Hoek Beach, Funicular, Silvermine wetlands
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Tons of Yellowtail
Friday Dear Elsie Today was the day we took a late afternoon walk to Fish Hoek Beach to see a huge catch of fish. During the course of today, I saw the fishermen on the beach and they were there … Continue reading
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Tagged Fish Hoek Beach, Fish Hoek sunset, Yellowtail
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Stretching my Eyes
Monday Dear Elsie Today was the day I got up early to start work. I began at just after 6.30am and worked for 9 hours. The day was overcast, so no Venus nor the moon, but we did get a … Continue reading
Posted in Day to Day Blogs, Living on Fish Hoek mountainside
Tagged Fish Hoek Beach, Fish Hoek sunrise, Raiku
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Perfect Autumn Weather
Friday Dear Elsie Today was one of those perfect days. I finished the work week up to date and enjoyed sitting on the balcony having tea. Enjoying the view and the weather… At 5.30pm, Julian and I walked to the … Continue reading
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Tagged Autumn in Cape Town, Fish Hoek, Fish Hoek Beach, Myanmar Earthquake
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Argus Cycle Sunday
Sunday Dear Elsie Today was the Argus Cycle race so the roads were alive with the whirring of tyres on tar. We walked down to the beach to have a swim. Crossing the road wasn’t difficult. There was still quite … Continue reading
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Tagged Carpal tunnel syndrome, Fish Hoek Beach, Repetitive strain injury, The Argus Cycle Tour
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6km Traipse
Friday Dear Elsie Today was the day I walked up the hill, across Daisy Lane, down the hill and then decided to walk all the way to the end of Fish Hoek beach & back. It was a round traipse … Continue reading
Mike’s Birthday Eve
Thursday Dear Elsie I am excited to see you tomorrow! We are going to have a fun time together with all the family. Granny’s excitement knows no bounds! Today was full and busy. My head spun and throbbed at the … Continue reading
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Tagged Birthdays, Fish Hoek Beach, Mike
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Cleaning Day
Sunday Dear Elsie Today, the highlight of the day surely was having a chat with you. You are so full of energy and fun to speak to. You told me all about the drama at school and how friendly your … Continue reading
Not Seaweed, Seals or Sharks
Saturday Dear Elsie Today we went to the beach. There were not loads and loads of people in the water. It was not seaweed, seals or sharks keeping them out – it was a Celsius issue! The water was COLD! … Continue reading
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Tagged Fish Hoek Beach, Tragedy over the Potomac, Washington plane crash
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Elsie’s Sports
Thursday Dear Elsie Wow, you have had a busy sporting week. Last evening was your school sports day. I’m glad they had it in the late afternoon so it wasn’t so hot. Lining up for the sprints… Then today there … Continue reading
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Tagged Daisy lane, Elsie, Elsie starts school, Fish Hoek Beach, Fish Hoek Shark Nets, Kelp Forest, seaweed
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Very Busy Working Sunday
Sunday Dear Elsie Today was a busy working day. Ruth came and we got stuck into the Seaview Apartment. I cleaned the bedroom and washed the bedroom windows. She did the rest. Then she moved down to the Loft as … Continue reading
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Tagged Airbnbing, Cleaning, David, Fish Hoek Beach, Long Covid, Sundays
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Walking from Ou Kaapse Weg to Home
Saturday Dear Elsie Today was the day I had a nice long chat with your Mom and I caught up with all your news. You have been doing very well in Grade 1. You like your teacher and are super … Continue reading
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Tagged Fish Hoek Beach, Fish Hoek whales, Silvermine Valley, Silvermine wetlands
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