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Tag Archives: Fish Hoek swimming
Warm is Relative
Thursday Dear Elsie Today was the day I went down to the beach in the afternoon on what was a windy day. We didn’t go this morning, but as I got to lunchtime, I couldn’t help it. I went off … Continue reading
Posted in Day to Day Blogs
Tagged Claw'd, David, Fish Hoek swimming, Long Covid
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Two Swims Day
Wednesday Dear Elsie Today was the day I swam twice. We went down to the beach at 8am and, although there was a little wind, it was beautiful and clear and easy swimming. I realised today why I prefer the … Continue reading
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Tagged Cape Town whales, Fish Hoek swimming, Open water swimming
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Silky Water
Tuesday Dear Elsie Today was the day the water was like silk. It’s strange to think water can be silky but it was so still, warm and clear – it was gentle against my skin. It made it hard to … Continue reading
Posted in Apartment living, Day to Day Blogs
Tagged Cats, False Bay, Fish Hoek Beach, Fish Hoek sunrise, Fish Hoek swimming
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A Wonderful Swim
Thursday Dear Elsie Today both you and I had wonderful swims! Your Mom sent me a video of you doing so well in the pool. You managed cross the pool using your board. Well done! I also had a lovely … Continue reading
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Tagged Fish Hoek Beach, Fish Hoek Galley, Fish Hoek swimming
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A Snapshot of Friday
Friday Dear Elsie Today was the day that began with no wind and no rain. A beautiful day. David came up for breakfast and when he left, we went to the beach! It was wonderful to swim again. The water … Continue reading
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Tagged Amaryllis, Fish Hoek Beach, Fish Hoek swimming
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Afternoon at the Beach
Friday Dear Elsie Today was the day I went to the beach in the afternoon! We didn’t go this morning and this afternoon my friends were going for a walk and then meeting at the beach Bistro so I went … Continue reading
Posted in Apartment living, Day to Day Blogs, Living on Fish Hoek mountainside
Tagged Fish Hoek Shark Nets, Fish Hoek swimming, Open water swimming
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