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Tag Archives: Fish Hoek Beach
Morning & Evening at Fish Hoek
Wednesday Today was the day… I was at Fish Hoek beach morning and evening, although I didn’t swim this evening. Today was the quintessential perfect autumn day in Cape Town. This is what March is supposed to be like, not … Continue reading
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Tagged Fish Hoek Beach
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2 hours 40 minutes in the Dentist’s Chair
Tuesday Today was the day… I had a marathon session at the dentist. This is the penultimate visit of my l-o-n-g orthodontic journey. The dentist had to prepare my 4 front teeth for two crowns and two veneers. It took … Continue reading
Posted in Apartment living, Day to Day Blogs, Living on Fish Hoek mountainside
Tagged Dentist, Fish Hoek Beach, Open water swimming, Spinach recipes
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First Significant Rain of 2021
Wednesday Today was the day… It rained. It blew hard last night and at around 11pm, Mike and I realised that the chairs on the top balcony may be in jeopardy. Up we went and opened the balcony door. Everything … Continue reading
Posted in Apartment living, Day to Day Blogs, Living on Fish Hoek mountainside
Tagged Autumn in Cape Town, Cape Town rain, Fish Hoek Beach, windy day
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Great Swimming Day
Sunday Today was the day.. I had an excellent swim. Mike and I went down to the beach around 8am and while Mike went off for his run, I walked into the sea and started swimming to the barrel. I … Continue reading
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Tagged Fish Hoek Beach, Nippers on Fish Hoek beach, Open water swimming, Sea swimming
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Armchair Swimming
Friday Today was the day… I did some armchair swimming. The wind was blowing, the tide was high and the waves were rolling in, so it was easier to lie on my back with my legs in front of me … Continue reading
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Tagged Fish Hoek Beach, Sunbirds, Westlake Golf Club
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The Sea Was Brrrrr
Wednesday Today was the day… Mike and I woke early – well I woke early and then badgered my poor husband out of bed because I wanted to know what the bright stars were in the east. We discovered they … Continue reading
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Tagged Fish Hoek Beach, Swimming at Fish Hoek Beach
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Builder’s Stairs Are Down
Tuesday Today was the day… The builder’s stairs finally got taken down. This was 30th September 2019 that they were being built… 3rd October 2019… They were well used during the build… Yesterday Courage made great progress in disassembling … Continue reading
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Tagged Covid-19, Fish Hoek Beach, Fish Hoek sunset
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Mike’s Last Day in His 60s
Saturday Today is the day… …we woke up to a lovely sunrise….photos don’t do it justice… We celebrated Mike’s last day in his 60s. I’m not sure why we are so very excited about him turning 70. I certainly can’t … Continue reading
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Tagged Fish Hoek Beach, Fish Hoek sunrise, Mike's Birthday
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Busy Social Day
Sunday Today was the day… We did a lot of socialising. We went to the beach as usual, although it was a little later than normal. Mike jogged to the end of the beach and back. I swam for 30 … Continue reading
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Tagged Andrew and Alison Cyprianos, Fish Hoek Beach
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Human-Seeking Mallard
Saturday Today was the day… I saw the human seeking Mallard duck again – only this time it wasn’t in the sea. Mike and I went down early this morning. Swimming conditions were perfect. I swam for 30 minutes. Mike … Continue reading
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Tagged 20 on Echo, Fish Hoek Beach, Fish Hoek Shark Nets
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Fearless Swim!
Thursday Today was the day… I swam fearlessly, not worrying about sharks! When we woke up this morning a little rain swept by, so we only ended up heading for the beach at about 7:30am. But we are so glad … Continue reading
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Tagged Cat Walk, Dolphins, Fish Hoek Beach
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Some Days Are Perfect
Saturday Today was the day… …that was perfect. A couple of days of the year are perfect for swimming in the sea and today was one of them. Mike and I went down for our dip. The sea was as … Continue reading
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Tagged Fish Hoek, Fish Hoek Beach
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Dunked!
Monday Today was the day… I got dunked by a massive wave! I’m nervous of the waves. Mike not so much. He dives beneath approaching rollers. I try to jump over them! We went to the beach mid afternoon, getting … Continue reading
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Tagged Fish Hoek Beach
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Saturday in Photos
Saturday Today was the day… …that was stunning in Cape Town. I woke up really early – about 4am. The morning was very still and quiet. I went outside onto the balcony and realised the city was load shedding. Apart … Continue reading
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Tagged False bay yachts, Fish Hoek Beach, Fish Hoek to Simon's Town, Glencairn Beach, Load shedding, Sunrise and Sunsets
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Gotta Love Fridays
Friday Today was the day… …that went past gently. I woke up later than usual and so we didn’t go out for an early walk. Instead we lay in and I did a bit of work before breakfast. Courage and … Continue reading
Posted in Apartment living, Day to Day Blogs, Living on Fish Hoek mountainside
Tagged Fish Hoek Beach, Fish Hoek Shark Nets
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