Tag Archives: Swellendam

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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Traffic Drone & We Beat the Cold Front

Posted on June 11, 2023 by Helga

Sunday Dear Elsie, It was a treat to see you yesterday and today! You are growing up so fast. You are so very entertaining and say all sorts of fun things, like when eating jelly you asked, “Does jelly come … Continue reading →

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Jeffrey’s Bay to Swellendam

Posted on May 20, 2023 by Helga

Saturday Dear Elsie Today was the day we drove from Jeffrey’s Bay to Swellendam to see you! You have been sick and so have your parents. Your Dad described it as ‘properly sick!’ You poor thing. All of you have … Continue reading →

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We Lay Down Our Heads Here Tonight

Posted on February 12, 2023 by Helga

Sunday Dear Elsie Tonight we lay down our heads just around the corner from you. We woke up early this morning after a lovely evening with Monica yesterday. She may be not as healthy as she was, but she is … Continue reading →

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Back from our Overnight Jaunt

Posted on April 9, 2022 by Helga

Saturday Today was the day… …we woke up in Stanford. We left yesterday afternoon and took the long route round. Through Gordon’s Bay, past Rooi Els, Pringle Bay, Betty’s Bay, Kleinmond, Vermont & Hermanus until we arrived on the outskirts … Continue reading →

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Stacey’s Birthday

Posted on December 4, 2021 by Helga

Saturday Today was the day… Stacey celebrated her birthday and we went to Swellendam to celebrate with her. We had an uneventful trip both ways and a lovely time with them. We first met at the padstal. After a warm … Continue reading →

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It Doesn’t Have a Head!

Posted on September 8, 2021 by Helga

Wednesday Today was the day…. We woke up in Caledon and had a lovely morning between the hot springs, breakfast and rest! The internet has been pretty bad here, so I couldn’t work, but later in the evening, like now, … Continue reading →

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Elsie with the Dog

Posted on May 22, 2021 by Helga

Saturday Today was the day… We returned from our overnight birthday celebration in Swellendam. Elsie is now 3 and has grown so much since I last took a photo of her with this dog statue. The first set were taken … Continue reading →

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Elsie Turns 3!

Posted on May 21, 2021 by Helga

Friday Today was the day… We drove through to Swellendam because Elsie turns 3 today! We stopped off at Grabouw, so Mike could renew his passport… Another milestone on the road…my car has done 100 000km… Arriving in Swellendam it … Continue reading →

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Day Trip!

Posted on November 21, 2020 by Helga

Saturday Today was the day… We went to Swellendam for the day! It’s such a good idea to get out of town. We left early (4:40am) and took a leisurely drive. On the way there were a couple of sights … Continue reading →

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