Tag Archives: Swellendam

Home from Swellendam

Posted on February 16, 2025 by Helga

Sunday Dear Elsie Today before I left Swellendam,  you and I had a good time together. We threw the ball to each other, I read to you (Mr Tickle and Mrs Magic) and we had a fun time with Pennie. … Continue reading →

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Swellendam in the Summer

Posted on February 15, 2025 by Helga

Saturday Dear Elsie Today was the day I came to see you! And here you are standing next to me watching me write these words. I love you my darling! I drove through with Julian who dropped me here and … Continue reading →

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Quick Road Trip to Swellendam

Posted on October 8, 2024 by Helga

Tuesday Dear Elsie Today was the day I came to see you! It’s your final concert/ graduation from Grade R. Next year it’s Grade 1!! Woohoo. I left home and took a very leisurely drive through to Swellendam. I stopped … Continue reading →

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Grandparents Day 2024

Posted on July 26, 2024 by Helga

Friday Dear Elsie Today was the day we left Cape Town really early and drove through to spend Grandparents Day at your school. We had a fun, fun time. I think you liked the games the best hitting balloons with … Continue reading →

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More Rain, More Wind, Very High Seas

Posted on July 8, 2024 by Helga

Monday Dear Elsie Today we got a lot more of winter. It certainly has set in. More rain, more wind, very high seas and lower temperatures all added up to a Cape of Storms winter’s day. And you too Elsie. … Continue reading →

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Driving Home From Swellendam

Posted on May 19, 2024 by Helga

Sunday Dear Elsie Today we got up early, I had a bite to eat and a chat with you. We prayed and then I set off on the drive home at first light. My new half-car is amazing. It’s so … Continue reading →

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6th Birthday

Posted on May 18, 2024 by Helga

Saturday Dear Elsie Today was the day you had a wonderful 6th birthday party. It’s your birthday on Tuesday so today we had your party. It was a lot of fun. We went to the shops quite early…for some essentials… … Continue reading →

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In Swellendam for a Party

Posted on May 17, 2024 by Helga

Friday Dear Elsie Today was the day I drove through to Swellendam to celebrate your 6th birthday party tomorrow! It’s so fun being here with you and getting to be part of all the preparations. The birthday cake was made … Continue reading →

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Swellendam & Back

Posted on April 20, 2024 by Helga

Saturday Dear Elsie Today we visited you in Swellendam! We left early in the morning when it was still dark. After the sun rose, we drove through a lot of mist. Because it was so misty, we ended up going … Continue reading →

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Very Rainy Road Trip to Swellendam

Posted on March 4, 2024 by Helga

Monday Dear Elsie Today is the day I drove through to your house on a very rainy day. It absolutely poured down but was particularly bad just for about 30km before & after Riviersonderend. That was when I drove at … Continue reading →

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Swellendam to Home

Posted on December 3, 2023 by Helga

Sunday Dear Elsie, Today was the day we were up early to say goodbye to you. We so enjoyed being at your Preschool graduation last night. You are a star! It was such fun. So much work went into it … Continue reading →

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Day in Swellendam

Posted on December 2, 2023 by Helga

Saturday Dear Elsie Today was the day we spent in Swellendam with you! I loved to hear you say, ‘I’m happy’. you are sitting at your table playing with your lego. One day when you read this, you may remember … Continue reading →

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Disney in Swellendam

Posted on December 1, 2023 by Helga

Friday Dear Elsie Today we are with you! We were happy to be able to go to your Disney dance performance where you did such a good job. This year is the 100th anniversary of the Walt Disney Company and … Continue reading →

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Making Memories

Posted on August 24, 2023 by Helga

Thursday Dear Elsie Today was the day you and I had tea! I wonder if you will remember this day. When you are older and reading this, let me know if you do. We came through for a few hours  … Continue reading →

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If You Have a Cat, Get One of These

Posted on August 16, 2023 by Helga

Wednesday Dear Elsie Today was the day there were riots in Swellendam! What I heard on the news is if you stayed in an informal settlement you automatically got an indigent subsidy. Then the Council instituted a new policy which … Continue reading →

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