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My name is Alexandra (my 2nd first name!). The blog bug has bitten me! I’m inspired by many wonderful and successful bloggers:  #SophiaLee, #it’salovelylife, #Saratitus, #breanaspain, #scicommfever, to name a few! They have done it and built something substantial and tangible for themselves. They write about what they love most while sharing their stories,  experiences, and knowledge with everyone who cares to read and follow! 

At the beginning of 2023, I relocated to a beautiful part of Cape Town in the Western Cape, South Africa. I moved with my husband (ex-commercial pilot) and my brilliant and talented son Luca. If you enjoy photography, please check out his website at lucaheesomphotography.com. 

We are so happy to be back in the Cape. To be able to settle down in our home finally. We are fortunate enough to use it to generate additional income with a self-catering business. Please find us at oystercatcherselfcatering.com. Many people are doing it, but one thing that sets us apart is the great privilege and blessing of living two steps away from the most exquisite Strand beach, hence all the majestic sunsets I will gladly share with you.

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How to Fight Back Depression & Sadness?
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Can Lowering Calories Slow The Ageing Process?
One of the most complex processes in biology is undoubtedly the ageing of an organism. Eating less, thus...
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Sunlight and Vitamin D-a relationship not to be forgotten
Sunrises, sunsets, and the sunshine in between. Use, don’t abuse, and make vitamin D without skin cancer,...
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