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Tag Archives: Fish Hoek valley
Signs of Summer
Thursday Dear Elsie, Today was the day we woke to one of the main signs of summer: a strong south-easterly wind. The sunrise was beautiful. The wind blew throughout the morning, but by lunchtime, it had abated. I worked until … Continue reading
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Tagged Fish Hoek mountain, Fish Hoek sunrise, Fish Hoek valley, Fish Hoek whales, Nature
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If Sunshine is Served, Walking is Done
Thursday Dear Elsie, Today was the day I kept thinking it was Friday, but it’s not! I worked for most of what was a splendid June day and then I put on my walking shoes, my hat and my sunglasses … Continue reading
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Tagged False Bay, Fish Hoek Beach, Fish Hoek mountain, Fish Hoek valley, home maintenance, Raiku, The loft, Walking
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A Few Surprises
Friday Today was the day.. That came with a few surprises. To start with the wind dropped a little overnight, so it turned into a beautiful sunny day. The sea was still a bit choppy and when there are several … Continue reading
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Tagged Building a house on a mountainside, Fish Hoek valley, Ian Bruce photograph
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Swimming in the Mist
Thursday Today was the day… I swam in the midst of mist! It was pea soup down at Fish Hoek beach. Check out some of these photos. The city of Cape Town truck came to pick up seaweed. I love … Continue reading
Posted in Apartment living, Day to Day Blogs, Living on Fish Hoek mountainside
Tagged Fish Hoek in the mist, Fish Hoek valley
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