Tag Archives: Walking in Fish Hoek

Is That a Warthog?

Wednesday Dear Elsie Today was the day I went walking on the firebreak – not the one behind us but the little stretch of firebreak close to the start of (your) Elsie’s Peak. I walked from the top of Contour, … Continue reading

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Beware the Owls

Friday Dear Elsie We have been living here for 4 years and 4 months and last night we saw something for the first time. Owls! I heard a very strange bird call – one I’d never heard before. It wasn’t … Continue reading

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The Flowers are Smiling

Friday Dear Elsie Today was the day that was very busy at the start but will end well. The guests left the Seaview Apartment early this morning, leaving behind this beautiful gift. Ruth cleaned the apartment and the neighbours have … Continue reading

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Our “Camino” Walk

Thursday Dear Elsie Today was the day we did what I sometimes refer to as a ‘Camino’ Walk. The reason for it is because there are a number of Camino slack-packing walks around the Western Cape which look lovely but … Continue reading

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A Very Varied Day

Wednesday Dear Elsie Today was a very varied day. Some people have these very varied days every day but for me they only come along once in a while. Apart from work, I went to a pre-school, I went and … Continue reading

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17th July 1979

Wednesday Dear Elsie Today’s the day I celebrate 45 years of being a Christian. An overwhelming appreciation that it’s not about now and that we are only passing through. I know where I am headed. As much as I may … Continue reading

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