Tag Archives: Fish Hoek Beach

If We Look For The Joy, We Will Find It

Posted on January 20, 2017 by Helga

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

Posted on December 28, 2016 by Helga

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

Posted on December 25, 2016 by Helga

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

Posted on August 28, 2016 by Helga

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

Posted on April 16, 2016 by Helga

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

Posted on September 21, 2015 by Helga

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

Posted on January 25, 2015 by Helga

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

Posted on January 2, 2015 by Helga

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

Posted on January 1, 2015 by Helga

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 –

Posted on December 26, 2014 by Helga

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

Posted on December 23, 2014 by Helga

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

Posted on April 30, 2014 by Helga

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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Meeting Sarah…The Other Woman…

Posted on May 31, 2013 by Helga

1-37pm Here’s some more of the story en route to how Mike & I got together. You’ll have to go to previous blogs to catch up if this is your first visit. Someone asked me today about the use of … Continue reading →

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If You Have Stress in Your Life…

Posted on May 20, 2013 by Helga

1-54pm It’s amazing how our body reacts when we exercise.  If you have  stress in your life, hit the road for a brisk walk or a run or get on your bike and pedal like crazy. You want to get … Continue reading →

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Mingling with the Methodists!

Posted on January 13, 2013 by Helga

1-52pm The day began at the beach! Mike & I went for a walk/run/swim after coffee before 7am – while Granny was still sleeping…it was lovely down at Fish Hoek…. We got home just before 8 and had a mad … Continue reading →

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