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Tag Archives: Humpback whales
Unparalleled Whale Season
Saturday Dear Elsie Today was the day I woke up really early. I went out on the balcony in time to hear a whale slap its tail. As the sun rose, I was in for a treat. I spotted 6 … Continue reading
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Tagged Brydes Whale, Courage, Fish Hoek sunrise, Fish Hoek whales, Humpback whales, Southern Right Whales
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Just Another Busy Monday
Monday Dear Elsie Whew! Today was just another busy Monday. I did get news that you are doing so well at school and the teacher only had good things to say about you. Keep going! Also we are waiting for … Continue reading
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Tagged Fish Hoek whales, Humpback whales, Southern Right Whales
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Whale Watching!
Sunday Today was the day… We finally went whale watching. We’ve been waiting to get the day right since 8th August. Today was it. A splendid late spring day with bright sunshine and not too much wind. The trip was … Continue reading
Posted in Apartment living, Day to Day Blogs, Living on Fish Hoek mountainside
Tagged Brydes Whale, False Bay, Humpback whales, Simons Town, Whale watching boat, Whales in False Bay
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Look for the Seagulls
Thursday Today was the day… I learned that where whales swim, seagulls flock. If you look out to sea and spot a lot of seagulls, there most likely will be a whale somewhere around. Look for the seagulls. It occurred … Continue reading
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