Tag Archives: Full moon

The Family is Here

Posted on June 22, 2024 by Helga

Saturday Dear Elsie You are here! It is so good to have you and your Mom here with us. When you read this in the future, it’s the time your Dad stayed back in Swellendam but he may come later … Continue reading →

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Goodbye & a Front-End Loader

Posted on March 24, 2024 by Helga

Sunday Dear Elsie, Today was the day we said goodbye to you as you headed back to your home. We love you! We love you! We were sad to say goodbye but you are such a darling and we look … Continue reading →

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Admiring The Moon

Posted on February 23, 2024 by Helga

Friday Dear Elsie Today I start the blog at the end. It’s almost full moon and it looks spectacular. The light on the water always looks magical. When Mike was designing the house, he had in his mind the water … Continue reading →

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Good Weather and Work Day

Posted on May 16, 2022 by Helga

Monday Today was the day… We should have swum but didn’t. It was an incredible day for swimming, but we concluded last night that it wouldn’t be possible. This morning, we woke early, mainly because we had heard there would … Continue reading →

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Thursday Routine

Posted on March 17, 2022 by Helga

Thursday Today was the day… We got to swim. We had a visitor coming at 10am, so we woke, had coffee, did Bible reading and went straight down to the beach. I hadn’t swum, for what I think was 4 … Continue reading →

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Worm Moon

Posted on March 16, 2022 by Helga

Wednesday Today was the day… Another long work day. 9 hours + of screen time, so this blog will be short. The main event ended up being dinner, where we went to one of our favourites.. On the way home, … Continue reading →

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Flamingos

Posted on January 17, 2022 by Helga

Monday Today was the day… That dawned with a super still, crystal clear sea. The spectacular scenes began last night with rising moon creating golden water… Some early morning photos… We went to the beach to try out the glassy … Continue reading →

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The Birds are Back

Posted on December 18, 2021 by Helga

Saturday – 7 days til Christmas! Today was the day… The birds came back in variety and number. One of the fun moments of the day was watching a young long-tailed sugar bird holding court and protecting his turf. Other … Continue reading →

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More Dolphins in the Bay

Posted on May 26, 2021 by Helga

Wednesday Today was the day… I worked 11 hours! I have caught up with a lot of work and feel more on top of things which is great with the weekend coming. It was ideal swimming conditions down at the … Continue reading →

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March Full Moon

Posted on March 30, 2021 by Helga

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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Beautiful Day, Beautiful Night

Posted on January 28, 2021 by Helga

Thursday Today was the day… …that was perfect. The weather just doesn’t get better than this. This afternoon, there were hundreds of birds on the sea. To photograph them is tricky, but that brown mass is made up of cormorants … Continue reading →

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Penultimate Day of 2020

Posted on December 30, 2020 by Helga

Wednesday Today was the day… .. the second last day of 2020. A lot of people are waiting for this year to end with great anticipation that 2021 will be better. Tonight is a full moon, but the horizon is … Continue reading →

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