Gaiter Girls walking.
Last week was all cloud, rain and 'cool'. Four inches of rain and, we were reaching for our jackets when the evening temperature dropped to 18C. Yes, I can hear you groaning and wishing for the same. I had planned a completely different post for this week, but on walking in early morning sunshine with the Gaiter Girls today, I decided to share our sunshhine with you. I fully realise how awful the weather has been in the northern hemisphere.
Not only was it sunny, but everywhere looked stunning after the week of rain. We were walking in an area near Janice's and the houses are on small acerage blocks. Although sweaty when we completed the walk of 6 km, it had been a glorious morning for excerise.
5am sunrise
6.45 am, Albert River
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Kookaburra perching on the railing.
Flame tree
Someone is ready for Christmas!
Soaring eucalyptus.
A fenceline lined with agapanthus.
An interesting mailbox.
The poincianas are really starting to make a magnificent display.
Colour in Janice's garden. Hibiscus and Tibouchina Jules.
Coffee view. Can you see the orchid on the jacaranda?
I would love to read your comment.
I hope my sunshine has brightened your day!
Oh happy smile. Just what I needed to start a grey November morning in the Northern hemisphere. I can almost hear your soundscape and smell the scent of those plants. Perfect. B x
ReplyDeleteAnd so many birds singing to welcome the day. That’s lovely that you are now smiling.
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DeleteOh the sun looks glorious. The kookaburra is a beauty and the blooms…sigh. It’s drizzly again here.
ReplyDeleteWe have had nearly 4 inches of rain in this past week but not miserably cold like yours. I believe your weekend was finally sunny.
DeleteThank you for sharing your sunshine with us!
ReplyDeleteWould you like some of our humidity, too?
DeleteAmazing flowers! You have brightened my day!
ReplyDeleteI'm glad, Margi. I hope your week continued to be bright.
DeleteI love the "mailbox"! How good it is to be out on a sunny day after a period of wet, cloudy weather! Thinking about how Christmas arrives near the first day of Summer in Australia reminds me of one Christmas my family spent in Phoenix, Arizona. While it wasn't searingly hot, it certainly didn't feel like Christmas. I'm glad you and your pals had a chance to do this walk.
ReplyDeleteI know what you are saying, Bill. The heat is one of the reason's I find it difficult to find the Christmas spirit.
DeleteStarting a day in this way certainly must put one in the most positive frame of mine to face whatever comes your way later in the day!
ReplyDeleteA total opposite to the way you are presently starting your day's, Aleaxandra.
DeleteLovely views and gorgeous flowers. Your walk must have been a very pleasant one.
ReplyDeleteHere it's raining but we do have some snow on the ground. Christmas mood is on. :)
Happy December! xx
Happy December, Sara. Life is pretty hectic here at the moment so I Haven't been able to keep up with reading your blog. 😢
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