Open Garden

At the Ina Paarman garden in Constantia.

~ A year ago today I was eating pineapple ~ 

Ian H.

At First Thursday this evening I popped in to Chandler House to see the wonderful paintings of my old friend Ian.

~ A year ago today I was answering emails ~

Cableway

Four of us went up Table Mountain this morning (via the aerial cableway) and had a picnic up-top to celebrate B's birthday. Super! 

~ A year ago today I was having a bath ~  

Backyard Braai

Sunshine, friends, food. Good way to spend a Sunday.

~ A year ago today I was visiting another friend ~ 

Bakoven

Another glorious day! Went down to Beta Beach for a dip, and wandered around Bakoven nearby. Maybe our new favourite swimming spot?!

~ A year ago today I was getting washing dry ~ 

Black & White

Went down to the National Gallery to see an exhibition of photographs by George Hallett this afternoon. It was really interesting! 

~ A year ago to day I was doing some shopping ~ 

Boomslang

This afternoon we went to check out Kirstenbosch's new tree canopy walk.

~ A year ago today I was drinking juice ~ 

Gathering

Caught up with friends today at a get-together to celebrate Dorothy and Jenny's birthdays.

~ A year ago today I was wrapping gifts ~ 

Tiny Little Car

Seen in our Roman 'hood, around the corner from our apartment. I love the cobbled streets, creeper-covered walls, graffiti and adorable automobiles.

~ A year ago today I was walking in the sunshine ~

Little Rex

I visited a friend today and met his two little Cornish Rex kittens. This little black one had been named Anubis.
~ A year ago today I had a cold ~ 

Afternoon in the Garden

Friends and I made our way to Kirstenbosch today for a late afternoon picnic. As always it was lovely to be there. We could hear the Cape Philharmonic Orchestra concert in the background.
~ A year ago today my little kittie was being a sweetheart ~ 

Bride-to-Be

It was my friend's daughter's kitchen tea this afternoon. 
~ A year ago today I was buying hair accessories ~ 

Two Trees

Today was hot, still and sunny.. it felt like the first day of summer. I went for a walk on the mountain and then had lunch with a friend. It was a good day!
~ A year ago today I had hayfever ~ 

Out in the Garden

The gang at Babelonstoren this afternoon.
~  A year ago today I was shopping ~ 

Outside!

A lovely sunny Spring day, at last! Friends and I went for a nice walk in lower Tokai forest.
~ A year ago today I had a braai for lunch ~ 

At the Cafe

Catching up with friends over a pot of tea and custard éclairs.
~ A year ago today I was reading a so-so book ~ 

Cuddles

Trixie was in her element this afternoon... lying on a cushion with my friend Michele was making a fuss of her.
~ A year to today I was at the National Gallery ~ 

Picnic!

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

Orange

I joined friends for a wander around Kirstenbosch this afternoon... we took lots of pictures of flowers!
~ A year ago today I was getting recipe ideas from a blog ~  

Ball of Fluff

Had Sunday lunch with Dorothy's kids today. Here is Dayne with the cutest little puppy.
~ A year ago I had butternut soup ~