Tag Archives: Fish Hoek to Simon’s Town

Healing Hand

Posted on July 28, 2024 by Helga

Sunday Dear Elsie This Sunday was a Rainday. The sun did shine from time to time, but was interspersed with showers. We had a lovely morning with David having a cooked breakfast with us. He went off to teach. I … Continue reading →

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Walking the Simon’s Town Tracks

Posted on August 27, 2023 by Helga

Sunday Dear Elsie Today was the day we had some time together on video while we cleaned the Seaview Apartment. Guests left at 12noon. At the same time, I received a request from the guest who was due to arrive … Continue reading →

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I Pretended…

Posted on August 2, 2023 by Helga

Wednesday Dear Elsie Today was the day you felt a bit better – not back at school yet but certainly on the mend and your Mom sent me a photo of you tying your shoes. Well done! That’s good for … Continue reading →

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Dentist Visit x 3

Posted on December 19, 2022 by Helga

Monday Dear Elsie Today was the day we all went to the dentist. When we were on the ship  Mike had a filling come out. It wasn’t sore so he didn’t do anything about it. But we did phone David … Continue reading →

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I Tried to Catch a Train

Posted on July 3, 2022 by Helga

Sunday Today was the day… I tried to catch a train. I have thought about and talked about this so often. The idea of catching a train from Sunny Cove station to Simon’s Town has been in my head for … Continue reading →

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A Good 1st of Jan!

Posted on January 1, 2022 by Helga

Saturday Today was the day… The First Day of 2022! We had dinner last night with the Berettas, but came home a couple of hours before midnight. I couldn’t stay awake, so fell asleep but not before giving strict instructions … Continue reading →

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Dead Fish

Posted on March 19, 2021 by Helga

Friday Today was the day… We walked to Simon’s Town and encountered dead fish on Glencairn beach. I  have no idea of why they were there or what happened. There were at least 4 of them spread out across the … Continue reading →

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Goggling

Posted on February 7, 2021 by Helga

Sunday Today was the day… Mike and I went goggling. We got quite a lot of exercise. We went down to Fish Hoek beach early and had a jog on the beach. Mike had a swim. Then we came home … Continue reading →

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Saturday in Photos

Posted on February 6, 2021 by Helga

Saturday Today was the day… …that was stunning in Cape Town. I woke up really early – about 4am. The morning was very still and quiet. I went outside onto the balcony and realised the city was load shedding. Apart … Continue reading →

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Tables are Turned

Posted on January 30, 2021 by Helga

Saturday Today was the day… The tables were turned. Actually, the one table got moved yesterday and today another table arrived. We decided to take Granny’s dining room suite off Julian’s floor and put it into the cottage… I think … Continue reading →

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Why Do We Do This To Ourselves?

Posted on January 2, 2021 by Helga

Saturday Today was the day… Mike and I did another 8km walk in a howling South-easter! Why do we do this to ourselves? We don’t seem to learn. We knew the wind was blowing. Wind guru said it would be … Continue reading →

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My Temporary Crown is Loose!

Posted on December 27, 2020 by Helga

Sunday Today was the day… My temporary crown became loose. I discovered that this evening. I have to wear my retainer whenever I’m not eating or drinking, but you can imagine with Christmas, I was eating and drinking a lot. … Continue reading →

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