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Tag Archives: Fish Hoek sunrise
Warm Windy Father’s Day
Sunday Today was the day… …that is Father’s Day! When we woke up, we could feel it was strangely warm. A winter berg wind was blowing from the north and it was hot. View from my bed… The beach was … Continue reading
Posted in Apartment living, Day to Day Blogs, Living on Fish Hoek mountainside
Tagged Cape Town winter, Fish Hoek sunrise, Summer in winter
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Next Guests!
Friday Today was the day… One set of guests left and the next ones arrived. It was a busy day, stripping the beds, washing the linen, cleaning, sanitising and double checking. A check list is a must. With the couple … Continue reading
Posted in Apartment living, Day to Day Blogs, Living on Fish Hoek mountainside
Tagged Fish Hoek sunrise, Orca whales, Whales in False Bay
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Two Years Ago, One Year Ago & Today
Tuesday Today was the day… Google reminded me of what was happening on this day last year and the year before. On this day in 2019, our plot looked like this…piling for the foundations was underway. A year ago, this … Continue reading
Posted in Building a house on a mountainside, Day to Day Blogs, Living on Fish Hoek mountainside
Tagged Dolphins, Dolphins in False Bay, Fish Hoek sunrise, Living on Fish Hoek mountainside
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Rain is Coming
Friday Today was the day… I swam knowing that tomorrow I most likely won’t. Rain is coming. This is tomorrow’s forecast. At least the wind is not too strong. I swam out to Skellies and because the tide was not … Continue reading
Posted in Apartment living, Day to Day Blogs, Living on Fish Hoek mountainside
Tagged CapoXProductions, Fish Hoek sunrise, Winter in Cape Town
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I Missed my Work Meeting!
Monday Today was the day.. I swam in the ocean and missed my work meeting! I thought I was on time as every Monday I have a work meeting at 10:30am. Last week was a holiday in the UK so … Continue reading
Posted in Apartment living, Day to Day Blogs
Tagged Fish Hoek Beach, Fish Hoek sunrise
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Something Strange Happened Last Night
Friday Today was the day… We found out why something strange happened last night. Mike and I had turned in for the night. It was quite late – around 11pm when suddenly the lights went off. Then they came back … Continue reading
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Tagged Electricity outage, Fish Hoek Beach, Fish Hoek sunrise, Taxi
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Fire and Red Tide
Monday Today was the day… …that was another summer’s day in autumn. The sunrise was spectacular, with False Bay looking like a lake it was so still. Breathless and breathtaking. But with the rising sun came a convoy of fire … Continue reading
Posted in Apartment living, Day to Day Blogs, Living on Fish Hoek mountainside
Tagged Elsie, Fire, Fish Hoek sunrise, Orca whales, Red Tide
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Dawn Through the Lounge Doors
Sunday Today was the day… That was breathless from the start. I woke before sunrise, which is not hard to do these days as it’s rising after 7am. The stillness of the morning was immediately noticeable. We got up to … Continue reading
Posted in Apartment living, Day to Day Blogs, Living on Fish Hoek mountainside
Tagged Building a house on a mountainside, Elsies Peak, Fish Hoek sunrise
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5 Things About 23rd April 2021
Friday Today was the day… That… Anne rang the bell to end her 9 months of Cancer treatment. So glad she is through it. It’s been a roller coaster. 2. Today would have been my Mom’s 89th birthday. We are … Continue reading
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Tagged Fish Hoek sunrise, Temperature of water at Fish Hoek
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Active Sunday
Sunday Today was the day… …of another exceptional sunrise. They are magnificent during autumn… Mike and I went down to the beach. The swim was wonderful and Mike had a good run. On our return, the Beretta’s came for coffee, … Continue reading
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Tagged Fish Hoek, Fish Hoek sunrise
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Autumn Day Spectacular
Friday Today was the day… That dawned quiet and still. The wind hushed. Sunrise As the sun rose, the most amazing piece of music filtered up. As I listened, I realised it was David playing down on his balcony. It … Continue reading
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Tagged Bonsai, Fish Hoek sunrise, Rob's plot
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Sleepless in Cape Town!
Wednesday Today was the day… …after I had a terrible night’s sleep. I woke up at 1:30am and went back to sleep after I heard the clock strike 4am. I don’t know why I couldn’t sleep. Of course, when I … Continue reading
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Tagged Fish Hoek sunrise
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Easter Sunday 2021
Sunday Today was the day… We celebrated Easter Sunday. I go to bed with my heart full. It’s been a lovely day. I woke quite early…it was overcast and somewhat misty… I enjoyed coffee and Bible reading at the window. … Continue reading
Posted in Apartment living, Day to Day Blogs, Living on Fish Hoek mountainside
Tagged Braai on the balcony, Fish Hoek Beach, Fish Hoek sunrise
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A Good Fishing Day
Thursday Today was the day… …that fishing boats came out in droves. I woke up early and listened to the sounds of the morning. Bird song – the call of the long-tails waking up. Train tooting as it winds its … Continue reading
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Tagged David's music, Fish Hoek sunrise, Fishing in False Bay
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A Duiker Ate My Petunias!
Thursday Today was the day… We walked out the front door and to my shock, something had eaten my petunias…every single one! There was a stray blossom that had fallen down the side of the wall, but that was it. … Continue reading
Posted in Apartment living, Day to Day Blogs, Living on Fish Hoek mountainside
Tagged Caracal, Duiker, Fish Hoek sunrise
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