Tag Archives: Whales in False Bay

Our “Camino” Walk

Posted on August 15, 2024 by Helga

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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Newsy Things

Posted on September 12, 2023 by Helga

Tuesday Dear Elsie Today was the day that I heard a whole lot of newsy things.  I got to take Julian to the airport and on the way home dropped the car at the Sun Valley house so it could … Continue reading →

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The False Bay Whales

Posted on September 7, 2023 by Helga

Thursday Dear Elsie Today was the day your family was able to move all your desks into your new office! It was an exciting day for you. It’s been a long time coming. Today it happened! There have been a … Continue reading →

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Our Courtyard Gate is Finished

Posted on June 9, 2023 by Helga

Friday Dear Elsie Today was a day with many things that happened and one of the big things was the gate to our courtyard got finished and hung. Mike, Courage and Brian all needed to get it in place. Well … Continue reading →

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Whale Watching!

Posted on October 2, 2022 by Helga

Sunday Today was the day… We finally went whale watching. We’ve been waiting to get the day right since 8th August. Today was it. A splendid late spring day with bright sunshine and not too much wind. The trip was … Continue reading →

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Best Whale Sighting Yet

Posted on September 14, 2022 by Helga

Wednesday Today was the day… We saw an absolute enormous Mama whale and her calf swim past. Normally, these whales don’t hang about. They are on their way somewhere and the come up for air and then go down to … Continue reading →

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Look for the Seagulls

Posted on September 16, 2021 by Helga

Thursday Today was the day… I learned that where whales swim, seagulls flock. If you look out to sea and spot a lot of seagulls, there most likely will be a whale somewhere around. Look for the seagulls. It occurred … Continue reading →

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Giants of the Deep

Posted on September 14, 2021 by Helga

Tuesday Today was the day… We didn’t swim, but we did walk to the village for shopping. We got home, had breakfast and then I started work. Mid-morning Leanne came. Leanne is the plans lady who saw our house plans … Continue reading →

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I Take It All Back…

Posted on September 6, 2021 by Helga

Monday Today was the day… The whales came out to play. I take back all my comments about them being elusive and their presence fleeting. This morning the message went out, ‘whales in the bay’ and then they clarified ‘off … Continue reading →

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I Hung Out With Both My Kids

Posted on September 4, 2021 by Helga

Saturday Today was the day… We went to the beach latish, as it was at first quite overcast and with no sign of the sun, I hesitated. Then suddenly, the sun came out from behind a big cloud and the … Continue reading →

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My Island

Posted on July 22, 2021 by Helga

Thursday Today was the day… There were black clouds and they loomed menacingly in the distance. We snuggled down a little deeper and didn’t go for our early morning exercise. Actually, I had woken early and did some  work from … Continue reading →

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Next Guests!

Posted on June 18, 2021 by Helga

Friday Today was the day… One set of guests left and the next ones arrived. It was a busy day, stripping the beds, washing the linen, cleaning, sanitising and double checking. A check list is a must. With the couple … Continue reading →

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Of Whales and Dolphins

Posted on March 28, 2021 by Helga

Sunday Today was the day… I saw dolphins! I’ve written before on my blog about seeing dolphins from our house is less than impressive. Tiny little splashes in the water has numerous onlookers jumping up and down when in actual … Continue reading →

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Summer Rain

Posted on January 31, 2021 by Helga

Sunday Today, the last day of January, was the day… It rained. It wasn’t heavy pouring rain, but intermitted drizzle with light showers. The clouds rolled in over Fish Hoek, leaving the view decidedly grey. Mike and I walked to … Continue reading →

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First Night

Posted on October 17, 2020 by Helga

Saturday Today was the day… We woke up after our first night in our new home. I did  not get enough sleep last night. This was for both good and bad reasons. The bad reason was that our doors had … Continue reading →

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