Tag Archives: Spring in Cape Town

Walk to the end of a Different Beach

Posted on September 15, 2024 by Helga

Sunday Dear Elsie Today was the day I walked to the end of a different beach. If we are going to walk to the end of a beach, it usually is Fish Hoek, but today I decided to go to … Continue reading →

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Braai with David

Posted on September 2, 2024 by Helga

Monday Dear Elsie Today was the day we woke to a very calm windless day with a flat sea. We couldn’t resist heading to the beach for a swim. We fell right back into our regular routine with Mike going … Continue reading →

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And So Spring Sprung

Posted on October 2, 2023 by Helga

Monday Dear Elsie Today was the day you went to school, even though it was the holidays. You chose school, so off you went. You are doing so well. Today in Cape Town, it was the day full on, spring … Continue reading →

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Darling!

Posted on September 3, 2022 by Helga

Saturday Today was the day… We went to Darling! The day began early because late last night we got a booking for the Little Lookout so we were up early ensuring it was ready. I knew it had been cleaned … Continue reading →

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Words Can’t Describe How Happy I Am Inside

Posted on September 1, 2022 by Helga

Thursday Today was the day… “Words can’t describe how happy I am inside” – this was what our next tenant said when he heard he could move into the flat. He was so happy and excited. For him and his … Continue reading →

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New Driver’s Licence Applied For

Posted on September 20, 2021 by Helga

Monday Today was the day… We didn’t go to the beach because there was early morning rain. As the day progressed, the rain passed, the clouds cleared and the sky was blue. I worked the morning and then at 1:30pm, … Continue reading →

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Summer is Coming

Posted on September 9, 2021 by Helga

Thursday Today was the day… That we saw some serious signs of summer. It was beautiful and sunny and warm. In fact even now, we are sitting on the balcony and it’s warmer outside than in. Summer is coming. This … Continue reading →

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Spring Has Sprung 2020

Posted on September 10, 2020 by Helga

Thursday Today was the day… I really felt spring has sprung and summer is on the way. The wind blew! For those not in Cape Town, we have had a number of splendid sunny days, with not much wind, but … Continue reading →

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A Varied Trip Home

Posted on September 1, 2020 by Helga

Tuesday Today was the day… We left Avalon Springs and came home. I had started the day having a last dip while Mike slept in. I had the Jacuzzi all to myself and it was so relaxing. The pools were … Continue reading →

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Spring Rain

Posted on October 24, 2019 by Helga

Thursday Yesterday we had a number of showers but nothing like what is expected overnight tonight… It should pour down, which will do the dams good. Today the Western Cape dam levels are a healthy 79.5% full for which we … Continue reading →

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Spring Has Sprung

Posted on September 23, 2018 by Helga

Spring has definitely spring in Cape Town. In fact it resembles summer. The south-easterly wind blew, the beautiful white waves were crashing on Fish Hoek’s beach, delivering great swathes of seaweed and millions of bluebottles. The beach was alive with … Continue reading →

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And So The Garden Grows

Posted on October 26, 2016 by Helga

It’s been quite fun watching the veggies grow and surprisingly, we are enjoying a little success. Of the 6 bean seeds I planted,  1 survived. One started to grow but then wilted and died. The other 4 seeds were eaten … Continue reading →

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Spring in Cape Town

Posted on September 26, 2016 by Helga

I just love this time of the year. Over the weekend the weather was brilliant spring weather with plenty of blue skies and warm sunshine. It made me want to get out into the garden and get some new veggies … Continue reading →

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1st September – A Significant Day…

Posted on September 1, 2013 by Helga

10-44am It’s a bit of a misnomer to say that 1st September is the first day of spring in Cape Town. The spring equinox is only 22nd September (that’s when the  plane of the Earth’s equator passes the centre of … Continue reading →

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