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Tag Archives: Silvermine wetlands
9km Walk
Tuesday Dear Elsie Today was the day I went on a 9km walk. I wasn’t sure I would because the day began with all the signs of rain. I worked all morning and I have to admit, it was mainly … Continue reading
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Tagged Cape Town winter, Fish Hoek, Silvermine River, Silvermine wetlands, Walking
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Flooding and Mud Slides
Saturday Dear Elsie It was great to speak to you today my sweetheart Elsie. You are such a treat. I love the voice note you sent me the other day. You needed to tell me that your shower cap had … Continue reading
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Tagged Cape Town winter, Rugby, Silvermine River, Silvermine wetlands, Storm damage
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Wetlands Walk
Tuesday Today was the day… Mike and I got a bit carried away with our morning walk. As we left quite early, I suggested we take a walk around the Silvermine Wetlands. We ended up walking much further than we … Continue reading
Posted in Apartment living, Day to Day Blogs, Living on Fish Hoek mountainside
Tagged Echo Cottage, Silvermine wetlands
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Guilty Indulgences
3pm After yesterday’s guilty indulgences, today I have been more controlled, passed on the sushi and increased the protein. I’ve also forced myself to stay awake. The afternoon nap results in me going to bed way too late (10-30pm last … Continue reading