Tag Archives: Atlantic Ocean

Take a tour with the Red Top Bus in Cape Town!


I took a short break with my daughter this past weekend, and booked us, using my Flexi Club timeshare point, into The Riviera Suites in Sea Point, Cape Town.  After a very wet week, the rain dissipated and Cape Town … Continue reading

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I am now a published author – hallelujah!!! My Love Affair with Nora!!!


I have been extremely quiet over the past few months, but for a reason!  I have fine-tuned and re-read and edited, and proof-read again my novella / autobiography / travelog on my mid-life adventure of joining 5 strangers, all Norwegians … Continue reading

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Langebaan – my heart’s soft spot


Langebaan is a seaside town, just north of Cape Town, nestled between a hill and a lagoon with water that changes colour from day-to-day.  When the mist rolls in through the mouth of the lagoon, creeping over the hills that … Continue reading

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For the Love of Calves!!!


Calves, cute calves!!  Love them – teach the newborns to suckle, and they love you back as if you are their mom!!  Or dad in this case!…  And once they know how to drink, they get so greedy, they dip … Continue reading

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The Liebster Award – my first blog award!!


YAH!!  When last have I had a reward??  Seems like ages ago when my business was succesful and I was walking around with a swollen head in good ol’ S A and getting the annual awards from the various companies!  … Continue reading

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The week that was – sinking of Skagit ferry, sea urchins, snotty noses and sore stomachs


Part one – Skagit disaster: We had the two younger boys here this past week.  As we were supposed to have settled in Zanzibar, I had booked them return tickets on 1Time Airline, directly from O R Tambo International, Johannesburg to Zanzibar airport, way … Continue reading

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