Tag Archives: Travelling

Shopping Where the Locals Shop

Posted on April 28, 2024 by Helga

Sunday Dear Elsie Today was the day I got over my shyness and went confidently into an all-Italian, no-English speaking coffee shop and boldly asked for 2 cappuccino and 2 croissants. I didn’t even ask the price. It had been … Continue reading →

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At Cape Town Airport

Posted on April 25, 2024 by Helga

Thursday Dear Elsie Today is the day we hop on a plane and fly to Italy. We split our luggage between a roller bag and a backpack. It makes carrying it easier. Julian dropped us at the airport and we … Continue reading →

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More Flights Booked

Posted on January 18, 2024 by Helga

Thursday Dear Elsie Today was the day we booked our flights to Italy. We decided to choose Africa’s leading airline – Ethiopian Air. It also is one of the quickest ways to get to Milan from Cape Town. God willing, … 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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New Shoes

Posted on October 27, 2022 by Helga

Thursday Today was the day… We went to Claremont to pick up  my orthodontic retainer and finally, after 5 visits I don’t need to return! Life is made up of helpful, happy little moments and today we had one of … Continue reading →

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Flight Changes

Posted on October 14, 2022 by Helga

Friday Today was the day… Mike worked really hard to complete most of the scullery cupboards. They are not quite finished but Mike’s broken the back of the work that needs to be done. I worked about 7 hours. I … Continue reading →

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At Jo’burg Airport

Posted on October 10, 2022 by Helga

Monday Today was the day…. We woke early. Mike and I set off at 6am for an early morning walk. Very close to the Airbnb we were renting is a big complex known as Cayley’s Resort. It’s at the top … Continue reading →

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Lock Down Day 24

Posted on April 19, 2020 by Helga

Sunday Today was the day… Mike and I watched Fish Hoek Methodist church online. I spent an hour and a half on the phone to Riana! How did we have so much to talk about? And in the afternoon I … Continue reading →

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Saturday’s To-Do List

Posted on February 8, 2020 by Helga

Saturday I had a number of things to do today and I ended up doing all of two of them and some  of the rest of them. Do my 2nd provisional tax. Clean my house. Do some work. Go to … Continue reading →

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Sitting at Jo’burg Airport

Posted on April 11, 2017 by Helga

This is what 11th April 2017 looks like for me. I’m at Jo’burg airport. I now have a habit of going to the brewery restaurant which is before security. It overlooks the passage along which passengers walk when disembarking. Beyond … Continue reading →

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Job Done, Homeward Bound

Posted on November 21, 2016 by Helga

I spent the morning at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Johannesburg, meeting and greeting teacher applicants for their interviews. Most will be successful and others not. When I first began this job, I found it very difficult to cope with the … Continue reading →

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Johannesburg

Posted on October 17, 2016 by Helga

A quick blog from Johannesburg where I spent the morning at interviews and am now chilling for a few hours before heading to the airport to return home. What I learned from this morning is that we had prepared our … Continue reading →

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