When I am not off caravanning, cruising the oceans or helping out at Fishing Tournaments, I enjoy a fairly quiet life here in Struisbaai. I am often asked, “What do you do all day?” Isn’t that just the most difficult question to answer! I do everything I used to do when I worked only at a slower pace and how wonderful it is not to rush from one activity to the next. I now have time to read more, potter in the garden, learn Italian and blog. And every day I enjoy a long leisurely walk. The creatures I see in my garden and on my walks bring a great deal of pleasure too.





Struisbaai boasts the most beautiful harbour and I visit it almost every day. There is always something interesting to see – the fishing boats coming back from a day at sea, the stingrays swimming in the shallows looking for titbits from the chukkie crew members as they clean their fish. The cormorants and gulls don’t miss a chance at a free meal either.


From the harbour I usually go along the boardwalk to our lovely long beach which is stunning at low tide. Sometimes I might be lucky enough to see something out of the ordinary.










This is such a lovely piece: beautiful photographs and well put together. The publicity department needs people like you 🙂
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Thank you, Anne☺️The Publicity Department is welcome😄
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Sp wonderful and a well constructed post Helen. Love it 🙂 🙂
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Thank you☺️
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Looks like a paradise!
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It is indeed.
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Love your new braai. How good is that.
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We are becoming a bit soft not wanting smoke blowing in our eyes! Wish you were here to enjoy a good South African braai with us
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U have a wonderful big garden. What a stunning braai you now have. Oh to have such beautiful birds around would be lovely. Your harbour looks amazing and all those pretty boats so colourful…. What a great place to live.. Enjoy.
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Thank you, Mary. We feel very lucky to live in Struisbaai
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You have some lovely views on your walks (love your photo’s of all the different birds – and the seal)! It’s quite amazing to have the time now to enjoy your beautiful surroundings … and that great braai 🔥!
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Yes, we are privileged to live in such beautiful surroundings. And of course, we love the new braai!
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