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Tag Archives: SA Navy
All Happening Along Our Little Coast
Sunday Dear Elsie, Today was the day that it was all happening along our little bit of coast. It’s the Navy Festival weekend. I decided to do a very early walk (just after 6am) along the sea front towards Glencairn. … Continue reading
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Tagged Fish Hoek Beach, Fish Hoek sunrise, Frigates, SA Navy, Spring flowers
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Summer Vibes
Sunday Dear Elsie Today was the day we had a very good rest. Most of South Africa woke up still reveling in the fact that, last night, South African Springboks snatched victory from the jaws of defeat. We were losing … Continue reading
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Tagged Cricket World Cup 2023, False Bay, Nandos, Rugby World Cup 2023, SA Navy
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Crazy August
Tuesday Today was the day… That was quite quiet. We didn’t go to the beach. In hindsight we could have because it didn’t rain. I got up early and did some home admin before Mike and I went down to … Continue reading
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Submarine but not a yellow one
Thursday Today was the day… We saw an SA navy submarine. I’ve often heard the locals say ‘did you see the submarine?’ but I never have, until today. There it was cruising across the bay. I’m not sure what it … Continue reading
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Tagged Fish Hoek beach mural, Living on Fish Hoek mountainside, SA Navy, Submarine
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