Tag Archives: Holidays

Another White Night

Posted on April 23, 2024 by Helga

Tuesday Dear Elsie Today began in mist and this evening will be another white night as cloud descends on the town in a very autumnal manner. Today I had a haircut. It was arranged for last Tuesday at 9am and … Continue reading →

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Sunrise From Simon’s Town Rd

Posted on April 22, 2024 by Helga

Monday Dear Elsie Today is my second last day at work before I take a 3 week break. I got up early and did an early morning walk . I’m still coughing so not swimming, which is a shame because … Continue reading →

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Another Leg of our Journey

Posted on January 3, 2024 by Helga

Wednesday Dear Elsie Tomorrow I get to see you! I am excited about that. It will be bitter sweet because tomorrow is the day we get together to remember Oupa & how special he was. You can sit on my … Continue reading →

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Kids for Company

Posted on December 30, 2023 by Helga

Saturday Dear Elsie Today was the day I had you for company for almost 2 hours! I didn’t  realise our video call was that long. It went by so fast. It’s such fun having you for company. I look forward … Continue reading →

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Monkey Business

Posted on September 27, 2019 by Helga

Friday Today I woke to a strange sound of someone quietly saying ‘shoo! shoo!’ I hopped out of bed to go and investigate. Julian was standing out on the stoep chasing away a deviant monkey who had the audacity to … Continue reading →

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On Holiday!

Posted on September 25, 2019 by Helga

Wednesday I did not sleep well last night. I went to bed late and then woke up in the small hours of the morning and tossed and turned until the alarm went off. With protests expected close to and possibly … Continue reading →

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I’m Agitated…

Posted on November 18, 2012 by Helga

2-31pm It’s a sunny Sunday afternoon. When I sit down to write a blog, I often wonder what to write about. Most times, the weekend unfolds in a relaxed routine fashion. This weekend has been no different, except I feel … Continue reading →

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