Tag Archives: Fish Hoek whales

Unparalleled Whale Season

Posted on October 19, 2024 by Helga

Saturday Dear Elsie Today was the day I woke up really early. I went out on the balcony in time to hear a whale  slap its tail. As the sun rose, I was in for a treat. I spotted 6 … Continue reading →

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Tranquility at the Beach

Posted on October 17, 2024 by Helga

Thursday Dear Elsie Today was the day we planned to not go to the beach as the weather was forecast to be a little chilly. As it turned out, the sea was so flat and the sun tried to peep … Continue reading →

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The Great Nougat Challenge

Posted on October 11, 2024 by Helga

Friday Dear Elsie Today was the day we went swimming for the first time in a while. It was wonderful and even though the water was cold, it felt so good! We remembered why we got so addicted to going … Continue reading →

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Just Another Busy Monday

Posted on September 16, 2024 by Helga

Monday Dear Elsie Whew! Today was just another busy Monday. I did get news that you are doing so well at school and the teacher only had good things to say about you. Keep going! Also we are waiting for … Continue reading →

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Walk to the end of a Different Beach

Posted on September 15, 2024 by Helga

Sunday Dear Elsie Today was the day I walked to the end of a different beach. If we are going to walk to the end of a beach, it usually is Fish Hoek, but today I decided to go to … Continue reading →

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A Little Gem of a Walk

Posted on September 6, 2024 by Helga

Friday Dear Elsie I’ve often looked across at Kalk Bay and St James and thought how it looks very Mediterranean – a bit like a mountainside town you’d find  in Italy – although Italians can be over the top when … Continue reading →

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Whale Paradise

Posted on September 5, 2024 by Helga

Thursday Dear Elsie Another day in what is whale paradise. Not only have there been a lot of whale sightings but  what has been surprising is there have been a number of different kinds of whales. Killer whales, aka Orcas … Continue reading →

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Whales for Company

Posted on September 4, 2024 by Helga

Wednesday Dear Elsie Today was the day we had loads of whales for company. They seemed to use the coast line right in front of us as their main route. I started the day with an early morning walk as … Continue reading →

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Signs of Summer

Posted on August 22, 2024 by Helga

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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A Whale of a Day

Posted on August 16, 2024 by Helga

Friday Dear Elsie Today was an absolutely stunning day. The sun shone and the sky was blue and the whales came out to play. I worked and then went for a walk on the mountainside behind us. I haven’t done … Continue reading →

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