Instagram

This weekend I started to use Instagram. It's easy and fun.

I've decided to take a break from posting here on Daily Helen and post there instead - maybe daily, maybe less, maybe more. We'll see. I may change my mind and come back here (but probably not). 

To the two dozen or so people who click on this blog every day... thank you so much for visiting!

I hope you come visit me across on the other platform too (you'll find me here). Better still, install the app and follow me :-)

Snip Snip

Today I had a much-needed haircut.

~ A year ago today I was struggling to find a good book to read ~ 

Grey Curtain

My hair has got really, really long. I have an appointment at the hairdresser later this week. I wonder if I should cut it short again.
~ A year ago today I was at the castle ~ 

Deerfield

Here I am holding up an embroidered throw, part of a prize I won in a raffle. My mom did quite a lot of the needlework. Isn't it lovely!
~ A year ago today I was giving Thomas a scratch under his chin ~

Red Ped

Focused on the body a bit this weekend: haircut, facial and pedicure.
~ A year ago today I went for a walk along the coast ~ 

Lunch with Friends

We had a lovely girls' get-together today.
~ A year ago today I was driving out of time ~ 

Cut & Blow

I had my hair cut today. I considered cutting it short again but decided to leave it long for now.
~ A year ago today I raided the pantry ~ 

Happy Hikers

Day Four of the Whale Trail. Today the weather was perfect and everyone was having great fun on the hike. I really enjoyed walking along the beach, swimming in the sea and exploring the rock pools.
~ A year ago today I visited my friend Stacey ~

Southernmost Tip

I visited Cape Agulhas, the southernmost tip of the African continent, for the first time today. It was bleak. Didn't stay long... a freezing-cold howling gale was blowing. Brr!

Sun Squint

It was a gorgeous day today and it was so good to be out in the bright warm sunshine! Photo taken at Cape Point. [Guest photographer: Dorothy]

Back o' My Hand

I'm used to seeing my nails in need of a manicure, and my hands covered in ink and small scratches (from Tom) but since when are they so spotty and so wrinkly?!? They don't look like my hands at all!

Off to the Game!

Vanessa, Dorothy and me clutching our World Cup tickets as we set off to watch our first ever soccer match. We met Sue on the fan walk and made our way to the stadium on foot. Despite the rain and freezing temperature we had a great time... the stadium is very impressive, the atmosphere was fabulous and game (Italy v Paraguay) was really good fun. I'm sorry I decided not to take my camera. [Guest photographer: Gerhard]

Mountain Lions

Fooling around for the camera... Michele looked on in amusement as Claudia and I did our fiercest roarrrs up top Vlakkenberg Peak today. [Guest photographer: Richard]

The Chop

I had my hair cut today and it ended up much shorter than planned! Will take some getting used to, I reckon. And I'm still in an awkward transition stage as I grow out the last of my old colour and embrace the grey. I think I'll start to grow it long again later this year.