Tag Archives: Fish Hoek

Back in the Sea

Sunday Today was the day… We braved the cool sea water off Fish Hoek. It wasn’t too bad. 14C. The more I swam the warmer I got. Walking home, feet were cold, hands were gloved, but it was better than … Continue reading

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They Booked for 3 Nights and Stayed 8.

Saturday Today was the day We woke up quite late & again we did not swim. It was raining and the morning was pretty drizzly. Our guests left today. They booked for three nights and were due to leave last … Continue reading

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Slowing me Down

Sunday Today was the day… We swam and we walked. I was the only person in the sea, which does suggest it wasn’t much of a swimming day. After we got home, we had a nice long video chat with … Continue reading

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New Relaxation Project

Monday Today was the day… I began a new relaxation project. I picked it up at the Chinese store. It’s bead art. I used to love cross-stitching but it’s very fine work. This is much easier… You just follow the … Continue reading

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Post Jab Symptoms

Wednesday Today was the day… That we took it easy. We were expecting to feel a bit under the weather. I had a mild headache (as if I had been deprived of coffee) and was not quite as energetic as … Continue reading

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27°C in Cape Town

Monday Today was the day… It was as warm as summer! Throughout last night a strong north wind was blowing warm air across the city. So strong was the wind it blew over one of the cast iron chairs on … Continue reading

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Working, Walking and Meeting the Neighbour

Thursday Yay for Thursday! Today was the day… We didn’t go to the beach – the wind was blowing more than usual and we enjoyed the rest. I did do some work, but not as much as usual – 5.5 … Continue reading

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Usual Wednesday

Wednesday Today was the day… That passed by in usual Wednesday fashion. Mike and I were out the house by 8am and I snapped a photo from our front door step as the sun rose. It was only later when … Continue reading

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All Day Dolphins

Monday Today was the day… A small pod of dolphins spent the entire day frolicking and feeding just off Fish Hoek.  The leaping and diving that took place was such fun to watch. We see dolphins from time to time … Continue reading

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Mike Announced He Had a Gift For Me.

Sunday Today was the day… We had friends over for dinner. This is what we have been doing if the weather on Saturday is wet and rainy. The 83 steps can be challenging in the best of conditions but in … Continue reading

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Bachelor Pad is Coming Along

Tuesday Today was the day… …a whole lot of stuff arrived for various parts of the house. A friend was clearing out the contents of her neighbour’s house as they had already left for Australia. We went to see what … Continue reading

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Blocked Drain

Monday Today was the day… We needed to get a blocked drain sorted. Mike really, really does not like plumbing. That’s why we have Brian the plumber. Yesterday when we saw we had a blocked drain, he almost contacted Brian … Continue reading

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Active Sunday

Sunday Today was the day… …of another exceptional sunrise. They are magnificent during autumn… Mike and I went down to the beach. The swim was wonderful and Mike had a good run. On our return, the Beretta’s came for coffee, … Continue reading

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March Full Moon

Tuesday Today was the day… …that I was tired. I slept so badly last night. I’m not sure why. It was the March full moon and it was spectacular… This morning I decided to forgo swimming exercise and I walked … Continue reading

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I Did This for the First Time Today

Saturday Today was the day… I swam with a watch for the very first time. I’ve never done that before. I hardly noticed it, but it was fun seeing my route come up on my cell phone later when I … Continue reading

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