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Tag Archives: Fish Hoek
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
Posted in Apartment living, Day to Day Blogs, Living on Fish Hoek mountainside
Tagged CapoXProductions, Fish Hoek, Kelp Forest
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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
Posted in Apartment living, Day to Day Blogs, Living on Fish Hoek mountainside
Tagged Fish Hoek, Fish Hoek Beach
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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
Posted in Apartment living, Day to Day Blogs, Living on Fish Hoek mountainside
Tagged cape town, Dolphins, Fish Hoek, Kelp Forest
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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
Posted in Apartment living, Day to Day Blogs, Living on Fish Hoek mountainside
Tagged Fish Hoek, Milex - Intellivac, Milo
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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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Tagged Building walls with rocks, Fish Hoek
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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
Posted in Apartment living, Day to Day Blogs, Living on Fish Hoek mountainside
Tagged Fish Hoek, Fish Hoek sunrise
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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
Posted in Apartment living, Day to Day Blogs, Living on Fish Hoek mountainside
Tagged Fish Hoek, Swimming at Fish Hoek Beach
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The Stillness of the Day
Tuesday Today was the day… There was no wind. It was so very still that it impacted each minute of the entire day from sunrise… To sunset… And every moment in between… With the wind expected to pick up in … Continue reading
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Tagged Fish Hoek, Sunrise and Sunsets
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Swimming and a Mallard
Wednesday Today was the day… I tried to swim to the lighthouse this morning but it was hard work. The tide was high. There were not too many waves and swimming beyond the breakers was easy enough, except…. it was … Continue reading
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Tagged Fish Hoek, Fish Hoek Sharks
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4 Months in our New House
Tuesday Today is the day… we have been in our new house for 4 months. It’s been quite interesting because I have been waiting for the honeymoon period to end. Instead, it’s just got better. Mike and I are loving … Continue reading
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Tagged Cat Walk, Fish Hoek
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We Woke Up To Rain
Sunday Today was the day… We woke up to rain. For me it was unexpected. Yesterday I had noticed that a north wind was blowing and looked on my weather app to see if rain was forecast but it clearly … Continue reading
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Tagged Fish Hoek
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Some Days Are Perfect
Saturday Today was the day… …that was perfect. A couple of days of the year are perfect for swimming in the sea and today was one of them. Mike and I went down for our dip. The sea was as … Continue reading
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Tagged Fish Hoek, Fish Hoek Beach
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Seen From the Balcony
Friday Today was the day… …the sea was flat and the wind was gentle. That was how the day began. I swam for about 20 minutes. There was thick cloud cover. It wasn’t long before I noticed a whole lot … Continue reading
Posted in Apartment living, Day to Day Blogs, Living on Fish Hoek mountainside
Tagged False Bay, Fish Hoek, Orca whales
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