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Tag Archives: Noordhoek
Rainbows and Sunsets
Friday! Today was the day… We woke up to a little drizzle. When I walked out the front door, I was met with this majestic sight over the mountain… Last night, I’d already posted the blog, when Mike and I … Continue reading
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Tagged Living on Fish Hoek mountainside, Noordhoek, Rainbow
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Stomping Around Noordhoek
That’s one of the things I did today. Riana and I parked at Noordhoek Farm Village and went stomping around Noordhoek. It is so lovely with its fields and paddocks… Behind the Common, we visited this magnificent vegetable and herb … Continue reading
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Busy Week Ahead
There is a busy week ahead, so today I’ve spent some time relaxing, preparing and walking. I went and caddied 9 holes at Clovelly with Mike, which was very enjoyable. Despite the drought, the course is looking very green and … Continue reading
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Tagged Cape Town sunset, Clovelly Golf Club, Golf with Mike, Noordhoek
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Two Things I Saw at Noordhoek This Morning That I Want to Do!
This morning we did a gym workout at Noordhoek Beach. It is spectacular, particularly on a windless morning… We climb the steps to Chapman’s Peak Drive and this is the view from the top… While up there, I spotted a … Continue reading
Beach Workout
It is such a beautiful day in Cape Town today. There’s hardly any wind so my friend/personal trainer Melanie decided to have our last gym work out at Noordhoek Beach. This is from the top of the steps…worth the hike … Continue reading
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Tagged Beach workout, Gym at the beach, Noordhoek, Noordhoek Beach, sushi
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A Walk Through Noordhoek To Look At Fire Damage
Last night seemed a nightmare for all those living in Tokai, Clovelly, Kalk Bay and Noordhoek. ItĀ appearsĀ that smouldering embers erupted into dangerous flames that turned into a raging inferno. The entire False Bay valley was beneath a pall of smoke … Continue reading