Daily Helen

Beach visit at the Stand this morning. I didn't swim, but the others did.  ~ A year ago today I was reading Gone Girl ~

I had a little time to kill before an appointment this morning so I went down to the beach. Love the primary colours of these old wooden ...

It was another gorgeous day today so Dorothy and I went down to the beach and had a swim. Freezing but fantastic!  ~ A year ago today I...

While I wasn't expecting the perfect weather we had last week I was surprised at how cool and windy the beach was this morning. It di...

I'm really enjoying my weekly swims this summer. It's well worth making an early start and getting down to the beach before the ...

Spent an excellent morning at Long Beach. The swimming was superb, and there was a bit of cloud around so it wasn't too hot. Days li...

Back to the beach today, making the most of the lovely weather. ~ A year ago today I bought a new handbag ~

My day started with a walk down to the beach and a lovely swim. My first swim of the summer on the last day of the year!  ~ A year ago ...

Winter sunshine and fresh air at Muizenberg beach this afternoon, with my aunt. ~ A year ago today I was having fun with friends ~ 

Went for a walk on a kelp-strewn Muizenberg Beach this morning. Windy, but gorgeous! ~ A year ago today I was wearing a wrap dress ~  ...

Spent the day at the beach today, and it was good. Summer is here, hooray! ~ A year ago today I was eating grapes ~ 

My last full day in Greece was spent at Soros Beach, sunbathing and swimming. ~ A year ago today Tom slept on my pillow ~

Another day, another beach... ~ A year ago today I saw my cousin ~

A full day of sightseeing ended with a visit to the beach. The sea is super for swimming, and I am fully behind sun loungers and trees on th...

Perfect sunny day. Muizenberg. Long walk on the beach. ~ A year ago today Trixie was on the rug ~

Sunshine at Brittania Bay this morning! And the determined swimmers in our party headed for the waves. ~ A year ago today the sunset was so...

Morning walk on the beach at Strand... exhilarating in the wind. ~ A year ago today I was enjoying tea and biscuits ~

After the work conference ended today I went for a stroll on the beach and around the lagoon. Mmm, nice to get my feet wet in the cool clear...

Today I took an early morning stroll by myself, along the water's edge. Aaah! ~ A year ago today I was packing snacks ~

De Mond. We spent the day beaching... and taking photos. ~ A year ago today I was also eating out for lunch ~