Tag Archives: Fish Hoek Beach

Peach of a Day

Posted on October 23, 2024 by Helga

Wednesday Dear Elsie Today was a peach of a day. The wind had dropped and this was what it looked like from our balcony at 6.55am. Yup, it was just the most majestic day. A visit to the beach was … Continue reading →

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A New Cross in Town

Posted on October 21, 2024 by Helga

Monday Dear Elsie Today was the day I discovered a new cross in town. The other day we were out walking and passed this exact point & it wasn’t there. This morning, my early morning walk was practical, in that … Continue reading →

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Tranquility at the Beach

Posted on October 17, 2024 by Helga

Thursday Dear Elsie Today was the day we planned to not go to the beach as the weather was forecast to be a little chilly. As it turned out, the sea was so flat and the sun tried to peep … Continue reading →

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4 Years of Beautiful Sunrises

Posted on October 16, 2024 by Helga

Wednesday Dear Elsie Today, 4 years ago, we moved to our new home. Time has flown by and we have been the very blessed recipients of 4 years of beautiful sunrises. This morning’s did not disappoint. The wind had dropped … Continue reading →

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History of Whales at Fish Hoek

Posted on October 12, 2024 by Helga

Saturday Dear Elsie Today was the day I slept a little later than usual as I went to bed so late last night. I woke up at 5am to Raiku’s incessant pleas to be let out, so I staggered out … Continue reading →

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All Happening Along Our Little Coast

Posted on October 6, 2024 by Helga

Sunday Dear Elsie, Today was the day that it was all happening along our little bit of coast. It’s the Navy Festival weekend. I decided to do a very early walk (just after 6am) along the sea front towards Glencairn. … Continue reading →

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Walking to End of Fish Hoek Beach

Posted on September 17, 2024 by Helga

Tuesday Dear Elsie With the tide low this morning and the sun rising earlier and earlier, it was a good opportunity to measure how far it is from our house to the end of Fish Hoek Beach and back. This … Continue reading →

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Tsotsi Story

Posted on September 3, 2024 by Helga

Tuesday Dear Elsie Today was an early work day that began early. From about 7am, I was at my computer on and off until after 3.30pm when I went for a walk. My company while working – Raiku hanging out … Continue reading →

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Braai with David

Posted on September 2, 2024 by Helga

Monday Dear Elsie Today was the day we woke to a very calm windless day with a flat sea. We couldn’t resist heading to the beach for a swim. We fell right back into our regular routine with Mike going … Continue reading →

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Spring Splash

Posted on September 1, 2024 by Helga

Sunday 1st September 2024 Dear Elsie I just love the 1st September – it really makes me feel spring is coming. Today dawned with sunshine and not too much wind. We did a few things this morning and then this … Continue reading →

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Passing By A Tiny Home

Posted on August 19, 2024 by Helga

Monday Dear Elsie Today was a busy work day but I did manage to get out for a couple of walks. The first one was at lunchtime, when I walked to the end of the road, then did a loop … Continue reading →

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Tea and Tusks

Posted on July 29, 2024 by Helga

Monday Dear Elsie Today was the day I received tea and tusks! It was a very busy day at work and as I ended it there was a knock at the door. An unexpected knock at the door is rare. … Continue reading →

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A Very Busy Monday for All

Posted on July 22, 2024 by Helga

Monday Dear Elsie Today was a very busy Monday for everyone. While I got stuck into work, Mike had to go sort out some plumbing problems. The water bill at our previous house has doubled, so there was some underground … Continue reading →

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Every Bit a Winter’s Day

Posted on July 7, 2024 by Helga

Sunday Dear Elsie Today was the day a big storm swept through Cape Town. I think you were also expecting a lot of rain in Swellendam. Last night there were some very strong winds and a massive clap of thunder … Continue reading →

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Last Day of June Swim

Posted on June 30, 2024 by Helga

Sunday Dear Elsie Today was a lovely Sunday. We went for a walk to Fish Hoek to pick up some groceries. The beach looked so beautiful. Paddlers were busy with time trials. Shopping done, we came home and not long … Continue reading →

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