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Tag Archives: Fish Hoek to Simon’s Town
Walking the Simon’s Town Tracks
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
Posted in Apartment living, Day to Day Blogs
Tagged Fish Hoek to Simon's Town, Long Beach, Simons Town
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I Pretended…
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
Posted in Apartment living, Day to Day Blogs, Living on Fish Hoek mountainside
Tagged Falcon, Fish Hoek to Simon's Town, Walking
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Dentist Visit x 3
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
Posted in Apartment living, Day to Day Blogs
Tagged Fish Hoek Beach, Fish Hoek summer, Fish Hoek to Simon's Town, Fish Hoek Trains, Summer in Cape Town
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I Tried to Catch a Train
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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Tagged Fish Hoek to Simon's Town, Fish Hoek Trains, Scarborough Cape Town, Simons Town
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A Good 1st of Jan!
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
Posted in Apartment living, Building a house on a mountainside, Living on Fish Hoek mountainside
Tagged 2022, Fish Hoek, Fish Hoek to Simon's Town
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Dead Fish
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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Tagged Dead fish on the beach, Fish Hoek to Simon's Town, Glencairn Beach
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Goggling
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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Tagged Burgher's Walk, Fish Hoek to Simon's Town, Goggling
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Saturday in Photos
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
Posted in Apartment living, Day to Day Blogs, Living on Fish Hoek mountainside
Tagged False bay yachts, Fish Hoek Beach, Fish Hoek to Simon's Town, Glencairn Beach, Load shedding, Sunrise and Sunsets
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Tables are Turned
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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Tagged Birds on the balcony, Fish Hoek to Simon's Town, Penguins
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Why Do We Do This To Ourselves?
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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Tagged Cormorants, Fish Hoek to Simon's Town, South-Easter
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My Temporary Crown is Loose!
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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Tagged Fish Hoek Beach, Fish Hoek Sharks, Fish Hoek to Simon's Town
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