Tag Archives: Open water swimming

Last Day of June Swim

Posted on June 30, 2024 by Helga

Sunday Dear Elsie Today was a lovely Sunday. We went for a walk to Fish Hoek to pick up some groceries. The beach looked so beautiful. Paddlers were busy with time trials. Shopping done, we came home and not long … Continue reading →

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The Rainy Day That Was

Posted on June 18, 2024 by Helga

Tuesday Dear Elsie Today was a rainy day. It had rained overnight and was very overcast for much of the day with a few showers. We thought there would be driving rain but that certainly didn’t come, although it’s now … Continue reading →

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Two Swims Day

Posted on February 21, 2024 by Helga

Wednesday Dear Elsie Today was the day I swam twice. We went down to the beach at 8am and, although there was a little wind, it was beautiful and clear and easy swimming. I realised today why I prefer the … Continue reading →

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Sea Swells

Posted on February 2, 2024 by Helga

Friday Dear Elsie Today was the day I went to the beach at lunchtime. That was something different.  I didn’t take my phone with me because I went alone, but these are the photos Fish Hoek Beach Facebook page posted. … Continue reading →

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Afternoon at the Beach

Posted on January 27, 2023 by Helga

Friday Dear Elsie Today was the day I went to the beach in the afternoon! We didn’t go this morning and this afternoon my friends were going for a walk and then meeting at the beach Bistro so I went … Continue reading →

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Joie de vie

Posted on January 13, 2023 by Helga

Friday Dear Elsie Today was the day I was filled with joie de vie – joy of life – but it looks so much more emphatic in French! It’s the enormous sense of happiness and well-being, contentment and gratitude which … Continue reading →

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We Swam

Posted on August 23, 2022 by Helga

Tuesday Today was the day… We swam! It was the first time we got into the cold winter sea during August 2022. Last year we were far more gung-ho. I found about 4 photos from August last year. The water … Continue reading →

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Marvelling at the Sunrise

Posted on June 30, 2022 by Helga

Thursday Today was the day… I marvelled at the sunrise. Such an unusual display of bright pink and red, followed 20 minutes later of a brighter sky with less colour. This was about 6:50am – fishing boat and Venus in … Continue reading →

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The Seagull Challenge

Posted on May 17, 2022 by Helga

Tuesday Today was the day… We got to swim and the water was a lot warmer than two days ago. It was flat too, so swimming was easy. The water was clear. When I started the swim, I immediately headed … Continue reading →

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A Calm Day

Posted on April 21, 2022 by Helga

Thursday Today was the day.. That was calm. There was only a slight breeze and the sea was so still. It beckoned us – lured us – and we went. But it was chilly. The talk of the locals was … Continue reading →

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Yay! It’s Friday

Posted on March 4, 2022 by Helga

Friday Today was the day… That had me quite busy from early to dinner time. Now it’s over and the weekend lies ahead. Not too much to do. The week has blitzed by. The wind is howling now but 14 … Continue reading →

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Longest Swim

Posted on January 5, 2022 by Helga

Wednesday Today was the day… I completed the longest swim I’ve ever done! The day dawned with an amazing sunrise… The sea was calm and still. No wind. It was spectacular. As I sat in my rocking chair, I watched … Continue reading →

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Fish Hoek is the Baby Pool

Posted on November 13, 2021 by Helga

Saturday Today was the day… That dawned incredibly still and gorgeous. We have had a run of windless days which are to be embraced and appreciated from sun up to sun set. Yesterday, when I walked back from the village, … Continue reading →

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On Top of Things

Posted on November 9, 2021 by Helga

Tuesday Today was the day… There was no wind. It was a perfect late spring day. Mike and I got up quite early and went to the beach just after 7am. The sea was flat and warm. I had the … Continue reading →

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Supershort Blog

Posted on October 31, 2021 by Helga

Sunday Today was the day…. …that was quiet and peaceful. We didn’t do much. We did go to the beach. The day was beautifully sunny and warm with very little wind, so it was a good day to swim. The … Continue reading →

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