Tag Archives: Fish Hoek sunrise

Another Day Ends…

Posted on March 3, 2022 by Helga

Thursday Today was the day… I got to admire a majestic sunrise… It had rained overnight and there was a little drizzle at about 7am as well. It smelt like the Vumba! Walking down to the beach, the air was … Continue reading →

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Sleepy Sunday

Posted on February 6, 2022 by Helga

Sunday Today was the day… We slept quite a lot! Maybe it was the warmth or perhaps we were unusually tired after our morning swim, but both Mike and I had morning and afternoon naps. We had got up quite … Continue reading →

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Photos at Dawn

Posted on February 2, 2022 by Helga

Wednesday Today was the day… I woke up super early – before 5am. I looked out our bedroom door – the sky was inky black.  No moon. It was still and windless. The sea was like glass. And quite low … Continue reading →

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Flamingos

Posted on January 17, 2022 by Helga

Monday Today was the day… That dawned with a super still, crystal clear sea. The spectacular scenes began last night with rising moon creating golden water… Some early morning photos… We went to the beach to try out the glassy … Continue reading →

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Longest Swim

Posted on January 5, 2022 by Helga

Wednesday Today was the day… I completed the longest swim I’ve ever done! The day dawned with an amazing sunrise… The sea was calm and still. No wind. It was spectacular. As I sat in my rocking chair, I watched … Continue reading →

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Another Perfect Cape Town Day

Posted on November 10, 2021 by Helga

Wednesday Today was the day… Another perfect Cape Town day. A day to throw the doors wide open and let all the sunshine in. A day that the wind was gentle, the sky was interspersed with clouds and the sea … Continue reading →

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Mountain Walk

Posted on November 7, 2021 by Helga

Sunday Today was the day… Adrian, Stacey and Elsie returned to Swellendam. It was soooo good to see them! We spent a quiet morning and then in the afternoon, we walked up Silvermine. I have not done this for years – … Continue reading →

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Strangely Moved

Posted on October 3, 2021 by Helga

Sunday Today was the day…. Julian went to my Dad’s graveside in Harare. I was strangely moved when he sent me a photo. The last time I was there was after his death in 2008. The graveyard is a little … Continue reading →

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Doing the Day Back-to-Front

Posted on August 23, 2021 by Helga

Monday Today was the day… We did our routine back-to-front.  The day dawned spectacularly beautiful with hardly a cloud in the sky. This was sunrise from my rocking chair… I had a 9am appointment at the physio. Today’s appointment was … Continue reading →

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It Sped By In A Blur

Posted on August 4, 2021 by Helga

Wednesday Today was the day.. …that sped by in a blur. Mike and I rushed to get to the beach and planned slightly shorter exercise. I still ended up swimming for 30 minutes. We had rushed down hoping to get … Continue reading →

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Green Sauce Round 2

Posted on August 1, 2021 by Helga

Sunday Today was the day… We rested. No beach run / swim. Instead we lay in bed and enjoyed the sunrise. The day passed peacefully with our regular chat with the Swellendam family right after breakfast. I did some reading … Continue reading →

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Good Morning Monday

Posted on July 26, 2021 by Helga

Monday Today was the day… We went to the beach as the sun pushed its way through the clouds…I stood at the top of the stairs, took this photo and said, “Good Morning Monday!” After it took me longer than … Continue reading →

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Family Art Challenge

Posted on July 19, 2021 by Helga

Monday Today was the day… We had a family art challenge in the evening, so let’s begin there! Julian raised the issue of how he hadn’t drawn anything in decades and he didn’t know if he would be able to.  … Continue reading →

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Our Guests Said This…

Posted on July 7, 2021 by Helga

Wednesday Today was the day… Our 4th guests arrived. As I gave them the keys and a quick tour of the place, I mentioned the fireplace doesn’t work and there’s no TV. They joined the others who have said, “That’s … Continue reading →

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Getting our Hosting Going

Posted on June 24, 2021 by Helga

Thursday Today was the day… I got TWO bookings! The one came through late last night when I was fast asleep. When I woke up this morning there it was  –  a couple wanting to come tomorrow and stay until … Continue reading →

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