Bush, Moon and Storm

Our Aussie summer has been steamy, hot, wet and stormy. Both my walking groups are looking for local walks with an early start.

The Gaiter Girls first walk of the year was at Buccan Conservation Park, only a short drive from here. Only 5 km long, but with its few steep ascents and descents, we managed to work up a sweat even with our 6.20am start. We all agreed though, that it was wonderful to be back in the Aussie bush.

The Gaiter Girls haven't been into 'posing' like the Hungry Hikers, but they are getting better.

I had woken early before this walk, and while browsing a hiking site, happened upon the image below, hence the above photo.

These 2 photos were taken to create my athleticsm.

The Hungry Hikers chose this same trail for their 2nd walk of the year. Same starting time, but a much hotter morning. Our plan to return to Hiker Jayne's swimming pool was very welcome.

Wallabies greeted us.

Back at Jayne's everyone was keen to jump in but on NOW, I was the only one to jump.

They did join me when Jayne produced a bottle of bubbles.

One of my gifts at Christmas was a large bag of rose fairy floss. It was delicate and unusual and quite a sizeable bag. I made the decision to share it with my friends at one of our outings.

Pink Velvet Cake and fairy floss.

Monday 13th January had been another day of deluges and stress. At 7pm I had to set the pool pump to release water onto the golf course. The pool was too full for the pump to work effectively. I was tired  and slow moving. I had to stand, wait and watch the level fall. It is far too easy to let too much out. Suddenly my spirits lifted. I had spied the full moon in the far north of the horizon beginning to show its face. I had no idea that this was full moon night.

Our temperature yesterday reached 36C. It is now 6am, 23rd January. This finds me happily sitting outside with a cooling breeze. A short sharp storm has passed over in just 5 minutes. The forecast states that this will drop today's temperatures but on Friday the mercurry will soar to 38C.

Saturday 18th saw a very dramatic storm slide passed us to the east. It was followed by a very impressive double rainbow and the Corellas looked amazing against the dark sky.

Another storm is approaching from a 250 km distance. We will most probably just get the edge of it. This is our summer.

I would love to read your comment.