Tag Archives: Fish Hoek sunset

More About the Baboon and Kittens

Posted on March 12, 2022 by Helga

Saturday Today was the day… We did a few things back to front. I slept really badly last night, so was awake way into the small hours of the morning. Eventually, I fell asleep and woke up just before 7am. … Continue reading →

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The Baboon Came to Town

Posted on March 11, 2022 by Helga

Friday Today was the day… The baboon came to town. Early this morning, we heard it had been at the end of our street by the new build. And he had been on the mountainside… Then he sauntered through Fish … Continue reading →

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36 Valentines Later

Posted on February 14, 2022 by Helga

Monday Today was the day… I remembered back to my worst Valentine’s day ever. It was Valentine’s Day 1985 and I had just come out of a horrible heartbreak. I was so miserable that day. I could not wait for … Continue reading →

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Railway Tracks on Fish Hoek Beach

Posted on January 31, 2022 by Helga

Monday Today was the day… Venus was again very visible in the morning sky. We saw the new moon rising. It was amazing. Just a sliver of moon spotted early in the morning just before sunrise. When the moon is … Continue reading →

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We Witnessed a Fender Bender

Posted on December 1, 2021 by Helga

Wednesday Today was the day… We witnesses a fender bender. There is this awkward little intersection just down the road. A car was at a yield sign (red arrow below) . In front of it was a car at a … Continue reading →

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Giant Bluebottle

Posted on September 22, 2021 by Helga

Wednesday Today was the day… I got to swim! It was not too windy and was sunny and warm. Mike and I actually got down to the beach a lot earlier than usual, so I managed a 40 minute swim. … Continue reading →

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I Forgot my Mask!

Posted on August 2, 2021 by Helga

Monday Today was the day… We exercised, but didn’t swim. The wind was blowing and my experience last week in the sea in similar conditions was rather washing machine like, so I passed. Instead, Mike and I did 5km.  Without … 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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A More Balanced Day.

Posted on June 1, 2021 by Helga

Tuesday Today was the day… That was definitely more balanced. Mike and I woke around 6:30am, had coffee, did our reading and then went to the beach. Just before we left, we arranged the lounge so that everything was off … Continue reading →

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We Changed our Living Area Around

Posted on May 23, 2021 by Helga

Sunday Today was the day… We changed our living area around. It all began because I want a fire place! Now that winter is setting in, as soon as the sun sets, there is a chill that would be easily … Continue reading →

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Who Needs Gym!?

Posted on April 10, 2021 by Helga

Saturday Today was the day… Mike and I finished moving the cubic meter of sand from the road to the patio. With this kind of manual labour, who needs gym!? On the patio… On the street… It was an amazing … Continue reading →

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Builder’s Stairs Are Down

Posted on March 2, 2021 by Helga

Tuesday Today was the day… The builder’s stairs finally got taken down. This was 30th September 2019 that they were being built… 3rd October 2019… They were well used during the build…   Yesterday Courage made great progress in disassembling … Continue reading →

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Photos from Home

Posted on January 26, 2021 by Helga

Tuesday Today was the day… Of beautiful weather and an amazing sunset and moon rise. It is difficult for us to get our head around living here. Every day when we wake up, the view is still there. The sea … Continue reading →

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Sunset Walk

Posted on January 20, 2021 by Helga

Wednesday Today was the day… The wind picked up. We enjoyed two walks today. The first to the wetlands again, but not quite as far as yesterday and the second in the howling wind this evening. It was a lovely … Continue reading →

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Three Months

Posted on January 16, 2021 by Helga

Saturday Today was the day.. We celebrated 3 months in our new home. The day dawned still and fresh. We slept in and then walked to the village for some supplies. After breakfast, we spent the morning at home. I … Continue reading →

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