Tag Archives: The Blue Cafe

A Jaunt into Cape Town

Posted on August 18, 2024 by Helga

Sunday Dear Elsie Today was the day we had a jaunt into Cape Town. We drove along Chapman’s Peak, through Camp’s Bay and had brunch at the Blue Cafe…. a favourite of ours. Mike had tea which came with a … Continue reading →

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Good Friday 2024

Posted on March 29, 2024 by Helga

Friday Dear Elsie Today is Good Friday. Today was the day you, my darling Elsie got to meet Lizzy. Yes!  Jess, Gerrie and Lizzy drove through to Swellendam for the day. You loved meeting Lizzy. She is so cute. Most … Continue reading →

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Living With Less

Posted on August 24, 2019 by Helga

Saturday It is true that you get to a certain age when the building up of a home and life that happens when you are a young adult gives way to scaling down. This is for me anyway. It may … Continue reading →

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Getting into the Festive Spirit

Posted on December 9, 2018 by Helga

This weekend we put up our Christmas tree. Full disclosure, it doesn’t quite look like this yet. We have put it up but not decorated it. It comes with built-in lights and looks fabulous at night, so can get away … Continue reading →

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Autumn Sunday

Posted on March 18, 2018 by Helga

The wind dropped today and it became a perfect autumn Sunday. We woke at about 6-30am and I made coffee. We hung around in bed, but were at church at 8am. Breakfast followed at Chalk and Cheese where we met … Continue reading →

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Never Give Up

Posted on February 4, 2018 by Helga

I’m sure I’ve probably written about not giving up before, but I was reminded of it today as we were watching the qualifying rounds to the winter Olympics. Something incredible happened back in the 2002 winter Olympic games when Steven … Continue reading →

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Ramble Around Tamboerskloof

Posted on June 5, 2015 by Helga

It only costs a very small amount of money to take a drive to the other side of town and treat yourself to a generous morning of relaxation with a friend. Becoming a tourist in your own city is one of … Continue reading →

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