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Tag Archives: Fish Hoek
Pottering
Friday Dear Elsie Last night we went to our very first pottery class. It was interesting. I am very unartistic, but Granpa is the opposite. We learned the first thing we had to do was throw the clay to get … Continue reading
Posted in Apartment living, Day to Day Blogs, Living on Fish Hoek mountainside
Tagged Ballycline Steps, Dolphins, False Bay, Fish Hoek, Pottery
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Swim & Hike
Saturday Dear Elsie Today was the day I had both a swim and a hike. I also had a call with you and you showed me your running skills! We had a good chat. We weren’t going to go to … Continue reading
Posted in Day to Day Blogs, Hiking in Kalk Bay, Living on Fish Hoek mountainside
Tagged Clovelly to Kalk Bay over the saddle, Fish Hoek, Hiking the Fish Hoek Mountains, Trappieskop
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Bundu Bashing
Saturday Dear Elsie Today I got into some unexpected bundu bashing. I love walking on the mountainside behind. In the years to come, the access to the path I regularly walk will become less accessible as houses are built. This … Continue reading
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Tagged Bundu bashing, Fish Hoek, Hiking the Fish Hoek Mountains, Living on Fish Hoek mountainside
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Joie de vie
Friday Dear Elsie Today was the day I was filled with joie de vie – joy of life – but it looks so much more emphatic in French! It’s the enormous sense of happiness and well-being, contentment and gratitude which … Continue reading
Posted in Apartment living, Day to Day Blogs
Tagged Fish Hoek, Fish Hoek summer, Open water swimming
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Adjustment Day
Friday Dear Elsie Today was the day you left to go back home. The delightful smile I received; the warm hugs and beautiful goodbyes will last me to the next time we meet. You have no idea of how much … Continue reading
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Tagged Family, Fish Hoek
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Unusual Sights To See
Tuesday Dear Elsie Today was a good fishing day in Fish Hoek. There were loads of boats and fishermen out on the bay. This one got out early, as we left for the beach at 7am. The private fishing boats … Continue reading
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Tagged Fish Hoek, The Trek Fishermen
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“You’re In My Soul”
Friday Dear Elsie Today was the day that I had a ‘slack attack!’ I didn’t do much except lie around reading and playing some of the word games I love. I did work for a short time, but there was … Continue reading
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Tagged Fish Hoek, South-Easter, windy day
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58
Saturday Dear Elsie Today was the day I turned 58 and you were there to celebrate with me. You love birthdays and couldn’t wait to give me my present, bake a cake and sing to me! We went to the … Continue reading
Posted in Apartment living, Day to Day Blogs, Living on Fish Hoek mountainside
Tagged Birthday, Fish Hoek, Fish Hoek Beach
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Scullery Cupboards
Thursday Today was the day… Mike started assembling the scullery cupboards. He loves working with wood and had some fun putting them together, but it’s hard work, with lots of bending. He finished the smaller and then started on the … Continue reading
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Tagged Cat Walk, Cupboards, Daisy lane, Fish Hoek
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That Hat
Friday Today was the day… We went to the beach. It was a perfect, still day with the promise of sunshine. On such a day I need to wear my turquoise hat. This hat Mike bought from a cheap Chinese … Continue reading
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Tagged False Bay sharks, Fish Hoek, hats, The Trek Fishermen
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Guests from the Cottage Up
Friday Today was the day… That I knew was going to be busy. No swimming. I got straight to work and when Alan checked out of the Seaview Apartment, Mike and I went down to clean the unit. We also … Continue reading
Posted in Apartment living, Day to Day Blogs, Living on Fish Hoek mountainside
Tagged Daisy lane, Fish Hoek, Living on Fish Hoek mountainside
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The Sun Rose This Morning
Friday Today was the day… …after the Queen died. I’ve heard people say no matter what trouble comes, the sun will rise in the morning. And it did. Mike and I went to the beach for a swim. Life just … Continue reading
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Tagged Arnold, Fish Hoek, Queen Elizabeth II
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Darling!
Saturday Today was the day… We went to Darling! The day began early because late last night we got a booking for the Little Lookout so we were up early ensuring it was ready. I knew it had been cleaned … Continue reading
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Tagged Darling, Fish Hoek, Marmalade Cat, Spring in Cape Town
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Whale off Fish Hoek
Sunday Today was the day… We had a leisurely morning, which started off at Blue Water cafe for breakfast. It was a good one. We have been going to Blue Water cafe for more than a decade. They are at … Continue reading
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Tagged Fish Hoek, Southern Right Whales, Whale watching boat
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Schengen Application
Wednesday Today was the day… I worked loads of hours – I’m not even going to look to see how many. I’m covering for two people today and tomorrow, so it will continue to be busy. A big event of … Continue reading
Posted in Apartment living, Day to Day Blogs, Living on Fish Hoek mountainside
Tagged Airbnb, Fish Hoek, Surf-skiers
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