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Tag Archives: Fish Hoek Beach
Schengen Application In
Wednesday Today was the day… I went back to work after being off yesterday, so it was a solid work day and I got quite a lot accomplished. But the big accomplishment of the day was Mike getting his application … Continue reading
Posted in Apartment living, Day to Day Blogs, Living on Fish Hoek mountainside
Tagged Fish Hoek Beach, Schengen visa
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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
Posted in Apartment living, Day to Day Blogs, Living on Fish Hoek mountainside
Tagged Bali, Building a house on a mountainside, David's travels, False Bay, Fish Hoek Beach
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Changing Things Round
Thursday Today was the day… We changed things around. Mike stayed home. I headed for the beach, but not for a swim. Mike was going to have a busy day doing stuff, so he rested and I went for a … Continue reading
Posted in Apartment living, Day to Day Blogs, Living on Fish Hoek mountainside
Tagged Fish Hoek Beach, Fish Hoek sunrise, Winter in Cape Town
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Joys of Nature
Friday Today was the day…. I was up early and got to witness one of the most amazing pre-dawn displays of the sun. The sun is only rising at 7:45am. This photo was taken an hour earlier. No filter. I … Continue reading
Posted in Apartment living, Day to Day Blogs, Living on Fish Hoek mountainside
Tagged Cats, Fish Hoek Beach, Fish Hoek sunrise, The Seaview Apartment
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Mike Painted His Pots
Wednesday Today was the day… We woke late, expected rain – saw there was none and went swimming. The water was warm – must have been 15C and was flat and clear. A few people came and went. One guy … Continue reading
Posted in Apartment living, Building a house on a mountainside, Living on Fish Hoek mountainside
Tagged Fish Hoek Beach, Making Pots
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Please Do Not Swim
Monday Today was the day… Fish Hoek beach was a no-swim zone. This horrible message appeared at the beach. Mid-morning messages appeared on the local Whatsapp group…. Sounds ghastly! Hopefully, it will be fine by tomorrow, although there’s been a … Continue reading
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Tagged Fish Hoek Beach
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Last Day of the Shark Net for Now
Monday Today was the day… We swam and it was the last day the shark net will be put out until next season. I was out by the barrel wrapped in deliciously cold water when the shark boat came up … Continue reading
Posted in Apartment living, Day to Day Blogs, Living on Fish Hoek mountainside
Tagged Autumn in Cape Town, Fish Hoek Beach, Shark Spotters Fish Hoek
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Feet on the Beach
Sunday Today was the day… We overslept! I woke up at 7:45am -Stacey had messaged half an hour before asking if we had gone to the beach. She messaged again and the ping woke me up. I was so shocked … Continue reading
Posted in Apartment living, Day to Day Blogs, Living on Fish Hoek mountainside
Tagged egrets, Fish Hoek Beach, Fish Hoek birds, seagulls
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Family Day.
Saturday Today was the day… We had the whole family here! It was great. Mike & I started the day going to the beach for a swim. I chose to wear my spring suit for the first time this year. … Continue reading
Posted in Apartment living, Day to Day Blogs, Living on Fish Hoek mountainside
Tagged Elsie, Family, Fish Hoek Beach
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A Good Fishing Day
Wednesday Today was the day… That started warm and still. I woke early, did my Bible reading and then started work. Dawn was majestic… As it got lighter one of the most fun things was seeing schools and schools of … Continue reading
Posted in Day to Day Blogs, Living on Fish Hoek mountainside
Tagged Dolphins, Fish Hoek, Fish Hoek Beach
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A Rare Two-Swim Day
Monday Today was the day… That was super busy but we made it into a rare two-swim day. We went down early this morning, had a shorter swim than usual. The water was warm but there was a load of … Continue reading
Posted in Apartment living, Day to Day Blogs
Tagged Fish Hoek Beach, Mike
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Linen Day
Monday Today was the day… We did loads and loads of linen. 4 duvet covers 4 fitted sheets 4 flat sheets 14 pillow cases 1 counter pain 10 towels We don’t have enough drying space for all this, so rotated … Continue reading
A Sea Tale
Thursday Today was the day… We went to swim. As we walked down the road, you could see mist rising off the sea on the Clovelly side. That looked cold. When we arrived, one of the locals merrily announced the … Continue reading
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Tagged Fish Hoek Beach
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We Woke Late
Saturday Today was the day… We woke late. It was such a treat to wake up later than usual. No work today! We had coffee & then walked to Fish Hoek with Julian and had breakfast at Peak café. Afterwards, … Continue reading
Posted in Apartment living, Day to Day Blogs, Living on Fish Hoek mountainside
Tagged Building a house on a mountainside, Fish Hoek Beach, Fish Hoek low tide, Fish Hoek sunset
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Ducking & Diving
Friday Today was the day… The wind seemed quite gentle and from our home perspective the waves gentle. Ah, good swimming weather, I thought, so Mike and I took off to the beach just after 7:30am. It was full moon … Continue reading
Posted in Apartment living, Echo Photos, Living on Fish Hoek mountainside
Tagged Fish Hoek Beach
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