Saturday
Dear Elsie
Today was the day I woke up really early. I went out on the balcony in time to hear a whale slap its tail. As the sun rose, I was in for a treat. I spotted 6 whales cavorting, snorting, breaching and blowing. One after the other there were tell-tale signs, if I missed them leaping, they left behind concentric circles and foamy water. I felt I was on holiday and seeing exciting things for the very first time.
At the beginning of this whale season, there was no forecast of what was to come. No one was watching or monitoring the great migration of whales to False Bay. We would never have guessed it would be unparalleled & what a lovely surprise it has been. Suddenly, they were there in droves, Brydes, Humpbacks & Southern Right Whales. Their once rare distant breaches have turned into leaping and porpoising, with extravagant exuberant tale slapping, all very close to the shoreline. They have moved in! Fish Hoek Bay seems to have become their holiday home with all of False Bay their back yard. I went walking to Fish Hoek this morning and spoke to one of the regulars who said there are at least 30 whales in the bay & more on the Hout Bay side. There is no reason to go to Hermanus – they are right here on our doorstep. It’s been such a treat to behold & up early, I got first dibs on their morning activities. 2024 will go down as having an unparalleled whale season. Hopefully, it will be the start of many.
David came up for breakfast. He is doing better and trying to build up his strength. LDN has really helped. If you have any form of chronic fatigue, LDN could be a solution. We get it from Integrow.
Courage came today. He did some work with 2 other workers on the top plot. Also, a package arrived for him and he was thrilled. We gave him money for his birthday and he bought a new jacket and hat.
And, Elsie, I got to have a video call with you and see my gift! My birthday is coming soon and I’m looking forward to seeing you!
I cleaned the house and did the washing. A satisfying day.
One of the famous verses of the Old Testament
Jeremiah 33:3
‘Call to me and I will answer you and tell you great and unsearchable things you do not know.’
It’s not about now – we are only passing through.
Keep the smile going.
God bless you.
In His Grip,
Gran xx 🙂