Tag Archives: Swellendam

The Cape N2

Posted on July 6, 2019 by Helga

Saturday  Last night we slept well. Elsie slept through and woke up at about 7am. I was enthusiastic about getting her up…she not so much. Who was this stranger moving one of her morning planets? Add to that, she was … Continue reading →

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Good Building News

Posted on July 5, 2019 by Helga

Friday Today we are in Swellendam! We left mid morning and for a change,  decided to take the N1 through Worcester. We stopped in Worcester and strolled through the Mall. Mike bought a new pair of jeans to replace the … Continue reading →

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A Day in Swellendam

Posted on June 7, 2019 by Helga

Yay. Today I got to see the family in Swellendam! We left early and enjoyed sunset on the road… I love this land… A chilly morning  at 1C …(also not bad fuel consumption!) We spent the morning working and the … Continue reading →

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A Drive Down the N2

Posted on March 30, 2019 by Helga

It was 4-48am, when  Mike kissed me goodbye and I quietly drove through the streets towards Fish Hoek. No two trips to Swellendam are the same. This morning when I turned into Atlantic Rd in Muizenberg, I had 11 cars … Continue reading →

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Swellendam and Truffles

Posted on March 2, 2019 by Helga

Last night Truffles was very wan. She came to my bed after I went to sleep and I woke up after midnight with her tucked in against my side. She purred quietly when I stroked her, but she still hadn’t … Continue reading →

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What a Fine Way To Spend a Day

Posted on February 16, 2019 by Helga

This morning, unexpectedly, Stacey suggested I come to Swellendam for the day. Adrian was going out and she liked the sound of some company. By 9am, I was sitting in her lounge and we had a good natter. Elsie is … Continue reading →

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Christmas 2018

Posted on December 25, 2018 by Helga

We woke up in a leisurely fashion this morning.  Our first stop was Echo where we had brunch with David and my niece Jess and her husband Gerrie. We had a great time together before Mike and I left at … Continue reading →

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Long Slow Trip Home From Swellendam

Posted on December 5, 2018 by Helga

We woke up around 7am this morning and it was the start of a lovely day. I worked, spent time with Elsie, who gets an A+++ for adorability. She gets an A for feeding and a B for sleeping! And … Continue reading →

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Stacey’s Birthday

Posted on December 4, 2018 by Helga

31. That’s how old Stacey is today. So special for us to zip out to Swellendam and spend the day with her. Adrian and Stacey and little Elsie are flourishing in this town. We had tea this afternoon with some … Continue reading →

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Home to Cape Town

Posted on November 17, 2018 by Helga

I woke up in Swellendam and I’m now tucked up in bed at home in Cape Town. We had a lovely morning. Stacey and I went to the Rolandale Restaurant for tea. It’s a farmstall kind of place on the … Continue reading →

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Solo Drive To Swellendam

Posted on November 16, 2018 by Helga

This morning bright and early I woke up, did my Bible reading, got dressed and finished packing for Swellendam. The only difference was that Mike was not joining me. He chose to pass on this trip. We hugged and kissed … Continue reading →

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Heading Home

Posted on October 20, 2018 by Helga

We have had two wonderful days in Swellendam. We have just loved hanging out with Elsie, chatting to Adrian and Stacey and seeing Adrian’s Dad as well. Our plan was to leave at 5am tomorrow morning, but we have decided … Continue reading →

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Elsie Time

Posted on October 19, 2018 by Helga

I was awoken by Mike early, early this morning. The alarm had gone off and I hadn’t heard it. I hopped out of bed, dressed and at 4-38am, we drove away from the house and headed for Swellendam. Surprisingly, there … Continue reading →

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Granny Duty

Posted on September 22, 2018 by Helga

#896 of my 1000 thanks – Granny duty!! We spent most of today in Swellendam. Mike played golf. Adrian and Stacey went out for a few hours. I stayed to watch over Elsie. She was a gem and slept for  … Continue reading →

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Something Different

Posted on August 18, 2018 by Helga

Today we woke up in Swellendam and had a lovely day.  We babysat! Adrian and Stacey went out for a couple of hours in the morning. While they were out, I got to change Elsie’s nappy for the first time … Continue reading →

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