Tag Archives: Fish Hoek Beach

Five Minute Date

This morning I had a five minute date with Mike! We had decided to go to the Fish Hoek Methodist Church 8-30 service and I planned on walking. Looking at the threatening rain clouds, I set off with a warm … Continue reading

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A Great Little Piece of History

The other day when Julian and I stopped by a show house in Fish Hoek, I got into a brief conversation with the estate agent. I told them we had bought a house together (my brother and Mike &  I) … Continue reading

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Don’t Judge

The other day I had a lesson that reminded me not to judge! I was waiting at the entrance to Fish Hoek beach – I was there to pick someone up and they were a little late. The railway booms … Continue reading

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If We Look For The Joy, We Will Find It

What if I get a day that is so ordinary and non descript that I cannot write on it or about it? That’s sort of how I feel about today as I try to dig deep for inspiration. I am juggling … Continue reading

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Beyond The Beach Litter

I can’t stand seeing our wonderful Cape Town beaches littered with chip packets, coke bottles and endless amounts of rubbish left behind by thoughtless beach-goers. Litter bugs. It’s unpleasant and unnecessary. If everyone put their trash into a rubbish bin … Continue reading

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Christmas 2016

A very merry Christmas to you! Today is a spectacular day in Cape Town. Mike & I rose early and went down to the beach. It was perfect… There was a seal who enjoyed the sunshine and bent over backwards … Continue reading

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Fish Hoek Beach As I Had Never Seen It

I’ve been living in this town since 1989, yet I had never seen Fish Hoek beach like this before. I’m sure it has been like this before, but I have never been on the beach when it’s quite so misty. … Continue reading

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Autumn in Fish Hoek

The last couple of Cape Town days have been nothing less than spectacular. Somehow I feel I have said this before. Just look at Fish Hoek Beach this morning…. And walking along the beach, it just got better and better…trek … Continue reading

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I Forgot It Felt This Good

For the first time in many months, I got up early this morning and headed for Fish Hoek Beach. I got there in time to see the sun rising… I took a slow jog along the cat walk, up the … Continue reading

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I Spent Half The Day In Winter Clothes

2-03pm It’s the middle of summer here in Cape Town. The days are warm and sometimes windy. Shorts and t-shirts, sleeveless dresses, flip flops and sun block are the order of the day. So why oh why would I be … Continue reading

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This Is Where I Was At 5-45am

11-58am Today, I really feel as if I am on holiday.  We woke up at about 5am and by 5-45am, I was in the sea. Fish Hoek beach looked absolutely fantastic… The water was warm and the waves gentle. I’m … Continue reading

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First Things I Did In 2015

1-26pm The new year has just begun. Our New Year’s Eve was spent quietly at home, having dinner by candlelight on our balcony. The wind had dropped and it was as perfect as it could be and memorable too. While … Continue reading

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Almost Washed Away On Boxing Day –

9-44am This morning dawned with the rain having passed and not too much wind. From our bedroom, in the distance we could see massive high tide waves thundering onto Noordhoek beach. I noticed on FB someone had posted photos of … Continue reading

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Fabulous Festive Fish Hoek Beach

1-48pm You’ve got to love Fish Hoek at this time of the year…in fact any time of the year! But at Christmas ime it just glows and rocks with family, friends, festivities and fabulous fun. The weather these last couple … Continue reading

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Words That Stir My Spirit

10-22am Today I came home early as Julian (my brother from Johannesburg) needs my car. This is a great excuse to get back into bed and sit with my netbook and bring out an early blog. Right now, the CCFm … Continue reading

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