Tag Archives: Historic photos of Cape Town

Perfect Time to Walk to the End of Fish Hoek Beach

Posted on June 19, 2025 by Helga

Thursday Dear Elsie Today was the day we walked to the end of Fish Hoek beach and picked the perfect time to do it.  It was very low tide. There was a fresh northwesterly wind blowing and was quite chilly. … Continue reading →

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Fish Hoek 1953

Posted on June 12, 2025 by Helga

Thursday Dear Elsie Today was a most beautiful winter’s day in Fish Hoek.  This was just before sunrise… And it was the sight that made me decide a visit to the beach was mandatory. We headed off just before 8am … Continue reading →

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No More Side-Effects

Posted on December 9, 2021 by Helga

Thursday Today was the day… I woke up well rested and full of energy. No more side-effects from the J&J Booster. Mike had no side-effects at all from his, although he did complain of slight fatigue this afternoon. A strong … Continue reading →

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Cape Town As You’ve Never Seen It Before

Posted on September 10, 2019 by Helga

Tuesday Yesterday when we were at Echo, I found one of Julian’s new books, entitled Views of South Africa. Julian estimated it was published in about 1903, as it makes reference to the late Cecil John Rhodes and he died … Continue reading →

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