Gulls

It's fun when I find photo's I'd forgotten I'd taken on my memory card. These gulls were in the park yesterday, dive-bombing us a they swooped in to grab french fries from the people standing next to us.
~ A year ago today I hopped on a ferry ~ 

Stroll in the Park

Went for a walk with Ian and John in the Biodiversity Garden at Green Point Park this afternoon.
~ A year ago today I spent the day on the beach ~ 

Trixie's Turn in the Cat Basket

I took Tom to the vet earlier this week for his annual check-up. Today I had an appointment for Trixie. But once I got there I realized I'd got my dates all wrong and she's not due yet. Not sure how my memory got so muddled!
~ A year ago today I was eating Greek Salad in Greece ~ 

Shattered

Poor mug. A casualty of my clumsiness today.
~ A year ago today I was on a Greek Island ~ 

27th Floor

I had an appointment with my physiotherapist first thing this morning. This is the view from her rooms, downtown City Bowl.
~ A year ago today I was eating out ~

Glow

New lampshade. I think it looks okay.
~ A year ago today I was enjoying my beach holiday ~ 

Shepard's Warning

There was a strange orange-pink light in the sky when I got up this morning. Sure enough, in a couple of hours it was got really cold and started raining. Winter's back.
~ A year ago today I was meandering around Naoussa ~ 

Shoreline

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

V&A

I went down to the Waterfront today - got some errands and shopping done, and bumped into an old friend.
~ A year ago today I was at the beach ~ 

Kalanchoe

Another addition to my collection of succulents. I love the colour and shapes of these leaves.
~ A year ago today I was loving the view in Lefkes ~ 

Guidebooks

I'm off on holiday in a few weeks! It's time to do some research on the places we're visiting.
~ A year ago today I was eating delicious food ~ 

Rye with Caraway

I had another difficult and frustrating work day today. I'm not handling my stress very well either. Turning to old comforts - like tea and toast.
~ A year ago today I was visiting a museum ~ 

Force Majeure

I went to see Eddie Izzard this evening. He was very funny!
~ A year ago today I was exploring Santorini ~ 

Picnic!

Spent the day relaxing at Kirstenbosch. Lovely day!
~ A year ago today I was on my way to the Greek islands ~ 

Brown Afrikaner

Spotted on the slopes of Table Mountain this morning: the beautiful autumn-flowering Gladiolus maculatus.
~ A year ago today I was on holiday  ~ 

Scalloped Edges

I went shopping this morning. Amongst other things, I bought these new vests. All geared up for winter! 
~ A year ago today I was buying medicine ~ 

Little Black Kitten

This little muchkin seems to have moved into my friend Dorothy's house. She's so cute!
~ A year ago today I went to function at the castle ~

Twisted

Today was an annoying and frustrating day. I impulse-bought myself a koeksister, thinking it would make me feel better... but after I ate it I actually felt worse. Should have known better!
~ A year ago today I was writing lists ~ 

On the Steps

Part of my daily routine: calling in the cat.
~ A year ago today I had a long bath ~ 

Oven-baked

Sweet potato chips for supper!
~ A year ago today my cat was watching ~ 

An Emotional Time

The other day I found some old mp3 tracks I'd forgotten I had. Amongst them was the Hothouse Flowers' Songs from the Rain. OMG I love that album... have been playing it non-stop.
~ A year ago today I was admiring some aloes ~ 

Wood Stove

Tea at my friend Taryn's house this afternoon... a cosy fire, apple pie and the cat curled up in the dog's basket.
~ A year ago today I tried a new chocolate ~ 

African Nurture

I'm trying out a new bath soap. Smells good!
~ A year ago today I collected by foreign exchange ~ 

Juice

Today I was really in the mood for some fruit juice. Passionfruit is my favourite. 
~ A year ago today I had a good selection of books to choose from ~ 

Meh

I'm not having a very good reading month. Nothing is holding my attention, even the sorts of books I usually like. Not sure why that is. 
~ A year ago today the cat was on the kitchen counter ~ 

Into the Dustbin

Wednesday's chore: taking out the rubbish.
~ A year ago today I had the heater on ~ 

Tread

I had a flat today. I'd been meaning to get my tyres looked at anyway. A couple of hours later I had my car back on the road, all sorted with new wheels.
~ A year ago today I prepared fish for supper ~ 

Tree Line

The dramatic winter storms that the Cape experienced over the weekend continued this morning. Towards the end of the day though there was a bit of blue sky to the west. It looked so pretty! 
~ A year ago today I went for a walk on the beach ~ 

Spy v Spy

Now watching: The Americans. It is a good drama, very intense! Perfect for a weekend TV marathon.
~ A year ago today I bought a new suitcase ~ 

Double

Just as we were leaving Table View (friends' lunch at Michele's) there was a short break in the bad weather, and these rainbows appeared. An hour later there was thunder and lightning and it was bucketing down again.
~ A year ago today I went for a walk along the Promenade ~