Tag Archives: Fish Hoek sunrise

Itinerary

Posted on October 30, 2022 by Helga

Sunday Today was the day… We began a real countdown to our almost 6 weeks out the country. We leave a week tomorrow. While MSC’s portal tells  me this… As quickly as it’s coming it’s going to pass by, so … Continue reading →

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Morning Reflections

Posted on July 8, 2022 by Helga

Friday Today was the day… I got up early and went for a solo sunrise walk. The day looked perfect from the top of our stairs… Then it was down to the beach, which was equally as beautiful. The morning … Continue reading →

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Marvelling at the Sunrise

Posted on June 30, 2022 by Helga

Thursday Today was the day… I marvelled at the sunrise. Such an unusual display of bright pink and red, followed 20 minutes later of a brighter sky with less colour. This was about 6:50am – fishing boat and Venus in … Continue reading →

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5 Boats & Venus

Posted on June 17, 2022 by Helga

Friday Today was the day… That began with 5 boats and Venus. It is a blessing that both Mike and I are comfortable sleeping with our bedroom blinds up. We have been in this house for 20 months and not … Continue reading →

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Changing Things Round

Posted on June 9, 2022 by Helga

Thursday Today was the day… We changed things around. Mike stayed home. I headed for the beach, but not for a swim. Mike was going to have a busy day doing stuff, so he rested and I went for a … Continue reading →

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Joys of Nature

Posted on June 3, 2022 by Helga

Friday Today was the day…. I was up early and got to witness one of the most amazing pre-dawn displays of the sun. The sun is only rising at 7:45am. This photo was taken an hour earlier. No filter. I … Continue reading →

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Mike Ran 10km

Posted on May 28, 2022 by Helga

Saturday Today was the day… We woke to storm clouds gathering. There was this thick layer of low cloud coming from the direction of Muizenberg. High above it was dark grey ominous clouds, threatening rain. It looked very dramatic silhouetted … Continue reading →

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Shepherd’s Warning

Posted on May 18, 2022 by Helga

Wednesday Today was the day… We woke to a stiff north wind and the threat of rain. The weather forecast was for rain later in the day. The early morning sky told the same story. I watched 5 fishing boats … Continue reading →

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Good Weather and Work Day

Posted on May 16, 2022 by Helga

Monday Today was the day… We should have swum but didn’t. It was an incredible day for swimming, but we concluded last night that it wouldn’t be possible. This morning, we woke early, mainly because we had heard there would … Continue reading →

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This Will Be A Patio

Posted on May 12, 2022 by Helga

Thursday Today was the day… That bought with it a cloudy, but  majestic sunrise… David came up for a cappuccino and then breakfast. He was collected at about 9:45am and headed to the airport. He’s flown back to PE, but … Continue reading →

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Days Like Today

Posted on April 12, 2022 by Helga

Tuesday Today was the day… That was a special day in Cape Town – the free gift of a beautiful day for every Capetonian and everyone else who bathed in her warm wind-free sunshine. Days like today don’t come along … Continue reading →

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False Bay as a Lake

Posted on April 6, 2022 by Helga

Wednesday Today was the day …of 8 hours of solid work. We woke to rain – it came down steadily, cleared, then rained some more. We didn’t go to the beach. The sunrise was beautiful. False Bay from our home … Continue reading →

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Coffee Deprived

Posted on March 30, 2022 by Helga

Wednesday Today was the day… I was coffee deprived. It is not a good thing to be a fussy coffee drinker. We only drink coffee made from Woolworths organic beans & I only ever have it with full cream milk … Continue reading →

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The Clouds at Sunrise

Posted on March 22, 2022 by Helga

Tuesday Today was the day… That began with me looking at the clouds at sunrise. I was sitting in my rocking chair and had been doing my Bible reading. I was reading about the hard times that people went through. … Continue reading →

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Yay! It’s Friday

Posted on March 4, 2022 by Helga

Friday Today was the day… That had me quite busy from early to dinner time. Now it’s over and the weekend lies ahead. Not too much to do. The week has blitzed by. The wind is howling now but 14 … Continue reading →

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