False Bay Day

I left the house this morning (first time since Wednesday). We went down to the False Bay coast... swam at Clovelly and Simon's Town, looked at Kalk Bay Harbour, visited a friend in St. James. It was a perfect warm, still summer's day.

~ A year ago today I had new books to read ~ 

Wispy Wisps

This afternoon the tablecloth on Table Mountain was a particularly pretty and lacy one.

~ A year ago today I was replacing a lightbulb ~ 

H4 Shoot

They were filming Homeland in my neighbourhood today. A fleet of trucks and gazillions of extras - and pouring rain. 

~ A year ago today I had Royals on repeat ~

After the Rain

It was gloomy and wet today. Cloud lingered even after the rain stopped.

~ A year ago today I was lying on my bed and reading ~ 

Roiling Cloud

First strong south-easter of the season today. It looks pretty but it's cold, blustery and horrid.

~ A year ago today my arum lily was in bud ~

Skirt and Sandals

I was misled by the lovely sunshine yesterday and dressed completely inappropriately for today's weather. Was so cold I had to have the heater on under my desk all day today!

~ A year ago today I was admiring a pincushion protea ~

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 ~ 

Winter Garden

Kirstenbosch on a cloudy day. 

~ A year ago today my garden wall was lovely and green ~ 

A Faint Bow

It poured with rain today. For a short while in the afternoon, the sun came out and a rainbow appeared. Fifteen minutes later it was raining again! 

~ A year ago today I was looking down on a village ~ 

Sun Stripes

There were only a few brief breaks in the rain today, but they were very welcome.

~ A year ago today I was wearing jeans ~ 

Into the Blue

It was another gorgeous day today so Dorothy and I went down to the beach and had a swim. Freezing but fantastic! 

~ A year ago today I was at the Waterfront ~ 

Solstice Day

Today was a perfect, fine winter's day. Went for an excellent walk along Boyes Drive.

~ A year ago today I was buying more succulents ~ 

National Road

I took a drive along the N2 this morning, heading to Swellendam for the weekend. It was good to leave the bad weather behind in Cape Town - the Overberg was bright and sunny, green and lovely.

 ~ A year ago today I met a sweet kitten ~ 

Evening Sky

Today was another beautiful day. 

~ A year ago today I ate a koeksister ~ 

White Woodstock

We had three hailstorms today. The last one was a big'un. 

~ A year ago today I was sitting in front of a fire ~ 

Purple Brolly

I bought a cheap umbrella when I was overseas, and used it again today when it rained. I like the colour but there is no way it will survive a Cape winter! 

~ A year ago today I was eating white chocolate ~

Perspective

Today was another beautiful warm and still Autumn day. I hardly had time to notice though as I was so busy. But the sky made me stop for a moment and go 'wow'. 

~ A year ago today I had a few interesting books in my 'to read' pile ~

Moon

Beautiful sky at the end of a beautiful day.

~ A year ago today I wasn't feeling well ~ 

Stop

My car's thermometer informed me it was 37 degrees in a covered underground parking lot this afternoon. Way hotter outside. The radio station happened to be scrolling 'stop'. Seemed appropriate! 
~ A year ago today my shoulder was sore ~ 

Boat

Spent an excellent morning at Long Beach. The swimming was superb, and there was a bit of cloud around so it wasn't too hot. Days like this make me like summer. 
~ A year ago today I was sorting out books ~