Tag Archives: Glencairn Beach

Life Lessons Through Doing a Puzzle

Saturday Dear Elsie Today was the day you and I had a good chat. You have become so verbal and articulate since you started Grade R. You have always had a good vocabulary but now you are really using it. … Continue reading

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All Out For Dinner

Thursday Dear Elsie Today was mainly a work day where I sat in front of my computer and worked. After a full day, the highlight had to be we all went out for dinner. We haven’t been out for dinner … Continue reading

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Silvermine Waterfall in Full Flow

Sunday  Dear Elsie Today is Father’s Day and it was your Oupa’s birthday so you had a happy day celebrating both events. Back in Fish Hoek, I did another two walks today. The first was to Harbour Bay. I walked … Continue reading

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A Happy Easter Sunday

Sunday Dear Elsie Today was the day you woke up at our house again. We had breakfast together and you helped me with some washing. It’s Easter Sunday! Christ is Risen! We loved spending time with you and miss you … Continue reading

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David’s Birthday Gift!

Wednesday Dear Elsie Today was Uncle David’s birthday! And he got a long awaited gift. The invitation arrived for his China visa. The next step is to upload everything onto the portal for the Chinese embassy. That will result in … Continue reading

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Where We Walked Today

Wednesday Dear Elsie Today the wind was howling so we decided not to go swimming but to take an early morning walk instead. We walked to just above Glencairn… And then back again. While walking back I took a few … Continue reading

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Living in the Present

Tuesday Dear Elsie Today was the day that was another majestic summers day. By the time we got to the beach around 7:30am, there were already loads of people there. I had a lovely swim and then dried off on … Continue reading

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Saturday Walk

Saturday Today was the day… Mike slept in and I went for about an 8km walk to Harbour Bay and back. I walked across Glencairn beach which was very pleasant. The (Elsie’s)  river is flowing steadily, so I needed to … Continue reading

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Dead Fish

Friday Today was the day… We walked to Simon’s Town and encountered dead fish on Glencairn beach. I  have no idea of why they were there or what happened. There were at least 4 of them spread out across the … Continue reading

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As Winter Comes…

Thursday Today was the day… I noticed how much the sun is rising further north than usual. As winter comes it will move more left (which is north!)  As winter comes, the sea water will be a lot colder than … Continue reading

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Saturday in Photos

Saturday Today was the day… …that was stunning in Cape Town. I woke up really early – about 4am. The morning was very still and quiet. I went outside onto the balcony and realised the city was load shedding. Apart … Continue reading

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A Perfect Day

Saturday Today was a perfect Cape Town day. I woke up early and at 5:09am took this photo from our balcony… After going back to sleep, Mike and I woke up just after 7am and before coffee (bad idea) we … Continue reading

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Sun Valley Pond is Full

Thursday Last year we visited the Sun Valley pond often to see how full it was. After a long and hard drought, it finally started filling up. The last picture I took of it this season was on 9th June. … Continue reading

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