Tag Archives: Fish Hoek sunrise

You Have to be Awake to Enjoy This

Posted on December 2, 2024 by Helga

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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A Lot of Prayer Today

Posted on November 25, 2024 by Helga

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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Unparalleled Whale Season

Posted on October 19, 2024 by Helga

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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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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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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Work, Enjoy Life, Be Grateful

Posted on September 9, 2024 by Helga

Monday Dear Elsie Today was the day I woke up early and went for  a walk. With summer coming, the days are beginning earlier. The sun popping up over the distant mountains before 7am now. It means I can get … Continue reading →

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Whales for Company

Posted on September 4, 2024 by Helga

Wednesday Dear Elsie Today was the day we had loads of whales for company. They seemed to use the coast line right in front of us as their main route. I started the day with an early morning walk as … Continue reading →

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Naughty Cat

Posted on August 23, 2024 by Helga

Friday  Dear Elsie Today was the day Raiku was very naughty.  He was cross with me because I had put Bravecto on him to prevent him getting covered in ticks and fleas from the mountainside. He objected in no uncertain … Continue reading →

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Signs of Summer

Posted on August 22, 2024 by Helga

Thursday Dear Elsie, Today was the day we woke to one of the main signs of summer: a strong south-easterly wind. The sunrise was beautiful. The wind blew throughout the morning, but by lunchtime, it had abated. I worked until … Continue reading →

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First Sunny Day in a Week

Posted on July 15, 2024 by Helga

Monday Dear Elsie Today was the first sunny day in a week. There was a shower late this afternoon, but the day all in all was filled with sunshine.  I think everyone was very happy to see the sun again. … Continue reading →

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No One Can Complain About Today’s Weather

Posted on June 19, 2024 by Helga

Wednesday Dear Elsie Today was the day the rain had passed and a glorious winter’s day followed.  Surely, no one can complain about today’s weather, although it began by looking very ominous. I worked this morning and at lunchtime walked … Continue reading →

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The Rainy Day That Was

Posted on June 18, 2024 by Helga

Tuesday Dear Elsie Today was a rainy day. It had rained overnight and was very overcast for much of the day with a few showers. We thought there would be driving rain but that certainly didn’t come, although it’s now … Continue reading →

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A Thoroughly Good Saturday

Posted on June 8, 2024 by Helga

Saturday Dear Elsie Today was a thoroughly good Saturday. Part of that was speaking to you!  The sun rose with the promise of a beautiful clear day. The plan was for us to walk to Harbour Bay for breakfast at … Continue reading →

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All of Highway, Hillside and Echo

Posted on June 2, 2024 by Helga

Sunday Dear Elsie Today was the day I set off for a long walk. I’m keeping an eye on my step counting because my goal for 2024 is to walk 3 million steps. To walk 10000 steps a day would … Continue reading →

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Happy 6th Birthday Elsie!

Posted on May 21, 2024 by Helga

Tuesday 21st May 2024 Dearest Elsie! Today is your 6th birthday and you have had a fabulous day. 36 cupcakes at school, singing & celebrating, braaiing tonight and wonderful gifts all made for a lovely day. I remember this day … Continue reading →

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