Tag Archives: Summer in winter

We Have a Gem in Courage

Posted on July 28, 2022 by Helga

Thursday Today was the day… We woke up in Caledon, slept in a bit and then went for a long pre-breakfast walk. It was cold and misty but a 40 minute walk warmed us up. There is a long dirt … Continue reading →

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Did You Check For Purple Nickers

Posted on July 16, 2022 by Helga

Saturday Today was the day… We went to the beach and had a swim. The water was about 13. While I was swimming, the guests who were checking out today also came down and we had a really good chat … Continue reading →

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Dinner for Two

Posted on June 29, 2022 by Helga

Wednesday Today was the day… The crazy warm weather continued. We didn’t get to swim. I had work, so we got on with it and did some walking later on in the day. Washing dried in no time. One of … Continue reading →

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Sizzling Winter’s Day

Posted on June 7, 2022 by Helga

Tuesday How’s it possible that today could have been a sizzling winter’s day. It feels like it was the hottest day of the year. At least we see cooler days ahead. I don’t know if the hot weather had anything … Continue reading →

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Back of the House Update

Posted on June 6, 2022 by Helga

Monday Today was the day… That was a balmy, balmy day. Even now, there is not a breath of wind. Dinner was on the balcony and the candle stayed alight for the duration. We walked up the road, where the … Continue reading →

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Winter Doesn’t Get Better Than This ⛵

Posted on July 17, 2021 by Helga

Saturday Today was the day…. …that was another super winter’s day. There were clouds, but they were accompanied by a vast expanse of blue sky. My morning beach photo bears testimony to enviable weather… When we arrived on the cat … Continue reading →

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Warm Windy Father’s Day

Posted on June 20, 2021 by Helga

Sunday Today was the day… …that is Father’s Day! When we woke up, we could feel it was strangely warm. A winter berg wind was blowing from the north and it was hot. View from my bed… The beach was … Continue reading →

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What Winter is This?

Posted on June 19, 2021 by Helga

Saturday Today was the day… Winter packed up her chill and hibernated, sending sunshine and warmth to replace any semblance of the drizzle that was here a couple of days ago. It was as splendid as any summer’s day could … Continue reading →

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