Just Emma
There were a couple of grim days on holiday .. this was one of them. Grim meaning it was warmish but cloudy and windy. A coffee morning at Sage Café in Salt Rock was the answer followed by a beach walk in the afternoon. Perfect ! Having a busy toddler means not all coffee mornings revolve around cosy cafes. Sometimes a café with a playground …
A frog at sunrise? !!
As I’ve said before, on numerous occasions, I love sunrises especially over the sea. I watch in silence. This quote below spoke to me … Next time a sunrise steals your breath or a meadow of flowers leave you speechless, remain that way. Say nothing and listen as heaven whispers, ‘Do you like …
Cappuccinos at Beanstruk, Shaka’s Rock
Elaine and Bryan are always on the lookout for a place that serves a good cup of coffee or cappuccino. Bingo !! They found one on the North Coast. To be precise it’s located in Shaka’s Rock on the main road between Ballito and Salt Rock so it’s easy to find. If you blink you miss it. “This hidden gem, the oldest …
A sea bird and a raptor
May/June 2019 – Ballito Not the best photographs of a cormorant swooping passed our patio. At midday when gazing out to the blue yonder and a sea bird flies by, a dash indoors to grab my camera there is no time for fiddling with settings etc!!! At best trying to focus was difficult enough !!! And then … later …
Ice creams on the beach
What is a seaside holiday without an ice cream .. or two ? Most especially if it’s your first one !!! Mommy is very particular what goes into that little mouth. Emma has a very healthy diet. Ice creams are a no-no. From now onwards, on special occasions, there may be exceptions to the rule. …
Beach baby? no .. not really
First day on the beach at Ballito : On their arrival and after unpacking, Elaine and Bryan took Emma down to the sea. She took to it like a duck to water !!! She loved it !! Stood in the wet sand, jumped in the little waves and in the end was wet from head to toe. …