Tag Archives: Orca whales

Whale Paradise

Posted on September 5, 2024 by Helga

Thursday Dear Elsie Another day in what is whale paradise. Not only have there been a lot of whale sightings but  what has been surprising is there have been a number of different kinds of whales. Killer whales, aka Orcas … Continue reading →

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Orcas in the Bay

Posted on January 25, 2024 by Helga

Thursday Dear Elsie Today was the day we went for a delicious swim in warm water. We went down late so the shark net was already in place and there were loads of people in the sea. It was lovely. … Continue reading →

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Close Orca Encounter

Posted on September 30, 2023 by Helga

Saturday Dear Elsie You and I had a nice chat today. You showed me your lego. I showed you the cats. You love watching the cats. So do we. They are always full of fun. The big whale appearance of … Continue reading →

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Two Orcas Swam Past

Posted on July 7, 2022 by Helga

Thursday Today  was the day… Two orcas swam past. It was an amazing sight. One of the neighbours said there were two whales close to the shore. There was a patch of bright sunlight so one of them wasn’t so … Continue reading →

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Giants of the Deep

Posted on September 14, 2021 by Helga

Tuesday Today was the day… We didn’t swim, but we did walk to the village for shopping. We got home, had breakfast and then I started work. Mid-morning Leanne came. Leanne is the plans lady who saw our house plans … Continue reading →

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Next Guests!

Posted on June 18, 2021 by Helga

Friday Today was the day… One set of guests left and the next ones arrived. It was a busy day, stripping the beds, washing the linen, cleaning, sanitising and double checking. A check list is a must. With the couple … Continue reading →

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Fire and Red Tide

Posted on May 3, 2021 by Helga

Monday Today was the day… …that was another summer’s day in autumn. The sunrise was spectacular, with False Bay looking like a lake it was so still. Breathless and breathtaking. But with the rising sun came a convoy of fire … Continue reading →

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Seen From the Balcony

Posted on February 12, 2021 by Helga

Friday Today was the day… …the sea was flat and the wind was gentle. That was how the day began. I swam for about 20 minutes. There was thick cloud cover. It wasn’t long before I noticed a whole lot … Continue reading →

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Summer Rain

Posted on January 31, 2021 by Helga

Sunday Today, the last day of January, was the day… It rained. It wasn’t heavy pouring rain, but intermitted drizzle with light showers. The clouds rolled in over Fish Hoek, leaving the view decidedly grey. Mike and I walked to … Continue reading →

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