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Tag Archives: Fish Hoek sunrise
Walking for a Purpose
Monday Dear Elsie Today is Youth Day in South Africa so you, Elsie also didn’t need to go to school. It was very quiet at our house, because Courage wasn’t here, but I still got to work. Rain was due … Continue reading
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Tagged Fish Hoek Beach, Fish Hoek sunrise, Raiku
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Father’s Day 2025
Sunday Dear Elsie Today was Father’s Day and I’m sure you gave your Papa a great day. I know your Mom made muffins and waffles. It was good to see you today. For us, I walked to the shops quite … Continue reading
My New Fireplace
Tuesday Dear Elsie Today was the day, my ‘fireplace’ arrived. A fireplace in our apartment has been a topic for conversation every winter. As soon as it gets cold, I start grumbling about the need for a fireplace. Today I … Continue reading
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Tagged Electric fireplace, Fish Hoek sunrise, Fish Hoek sunset
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Stretching my Eyes
Monday Dear Elsie Today was the day I got up early to start work. I began at just after 6.30am and worked for 9 hours. The day was overcast, so no Venus nor the moon, but we did get a … Continue reading
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Tagged Fish Hoek Beach, Fish Hoek sunrise, Raiku
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A Perfect Fish Hoek Day
Saturday Dear Elsie Today was a perfect Fish Hoek day. The sea was so still – it reminded us of the doldrums. When I woke up, it was still dark, & the first thing I noticed was the moon and … Continue reading
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Tagged Autumn in Cape Town, Fish Hoek, Fish Hoek sunrise, Pictures of venus and the moon
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Sea and Silence
Thursday Dear Elsie Today was the day I appreciated so much the sea and the silence. It’s significant that when I go away for a while, when I come home, I appreciate so much more what I have here. I … Continue reading
Plumbing Pipes Go In
Wednesday Dear Elsie Today was the day the plumber came to put in the first of the pipes going down the hill to the road. It’s going to take some time to lay all 30m to the street. The first … Continue reading
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Tagged False Bay, Fish Hoek sunrise, Plumbing, Sunny Cove, Walking
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Autumn Sunrise
Monday Dear Elsie Today was the day we had a super duper autumn sunrise. It is amazing how fast the sun rises and changes as it brings abundant light to the world. In autumn, with more clouds, as the sun … Continue reading
The 3 ‘Be’s of Luke 3
Tuesday Dear Elsie Today was the day we got to go to the beach for the first time in a few days. But first sunrise has got later – this is 6.53am The water was slightly cooler than usual. Invigorating … Continue reading
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Tagged contentment, Fish Hoek sunrise, Lessons in Luke
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Sun is Moving Over
Thursday Dear Elsie Today was the day we had a majestic sunrise and it is very evident the days are getting slightly shorter & the sun is moving over the distant mountains. This was this morning… This was 2nd December…the … Continue reading
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Tagged Fish Hoek sunrise, Fish Hoek sunset
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You Have to be Awake to Enjoy This
Monday Dear Elsie Today was the day that, at 5.32am, I took this photo.. Since I was young, I was a morning person….a very early morning person. I remember when I was in my teens getting up at around 4am … Continue reading
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Tagged David and Raiku, Fish Hoek sunrise
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A Lot of Prayer Today
Monday Dear Elsie Today was the day I prayed a lot for my friend Deborah vZ who had a (benign) brain tumour removed. The surgery was long and slow. She went into theatre just after 8am. By 4pm, the surgeon … Continue reading
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Tagged Chess, False Bay views, Fish Hoek Beach, Fish Hoek sunrise, Gukesh and Ding, World Chess Championships 2024
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Unparalleled Whale Season
Saturday Dear Elsie Today was the day I woke up really early. I went out on the balcony in time to hear a whale slap its tail. As the sun rose, I was in for a treat. I spotted 6 … Continue reading
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Tagged Brydes Whale, Courage, Fish Hoek sunrise, Fish Hoek whales, Humpback whales, Southern Right Whales
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4 Years of Beautiful Sunrises
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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Tagged Fish Hoek Beach, Fish Hoek sunrise, Living on Fish Hoek mountainside
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All Happening Along Our Little Coast
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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Tagged Fish Hoek Beach, Fish Hoek sunrise, Frigates, SA Navy, Spring flowers
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