June is one of the driest and coolest months of the year in Brisbane, but this year, like elsewhere, our weather is unpredictable. This past week has again seen more cloudy wet days than sunshine. Some mornings were wonderful blue sky, only to be followed by cloud and showers in the afternoon.
The Gaiter Girls were unable to meet this week. Mary, for one, was too busy in NY with her Granddaughters and listening to the celebrations of the Knick's win. This gave me the opportunity to again join The Green walkers, on their weekly 6.30 am outing. The village bus took us to beneath the Story Bridge. We blissfully set off, on to me, a very familar path of 6 km.
Midway, the heavens opened. Most of us came prepared.
Janice, 85, needed a breather.
The Hungry Hikers were to meet at 7.30 on Wednesday morning, with the priviso that we check the radar at 6 am to make a final decision. Result, let's walk. Ha, ha, the rain came out of nowhere not long after. On arriving at Toohey Forest it had eased, but we decided to just walk 5 km and retire to Leanne's unit [not far away] for our cuppa.
Margot, still recovering from her hip replacement, and Joc, recovering from her deep surgery to remove a melanoma from the side of her foot, both joined us.
On Thursdays, I now regularly walk with The Green walkers. A local walk of 5 km and retiring to the village cafe afterwards. It is a lovely start to the day and for getting to know these residents. We were greeted by a fine misty rain, but it didn't dampen our spirits nor that of the local kookaburras.
Friday I spent in bed on an overcast day, suffering a reaction to my RSV injection on Thursday morning. On waking to stunning blue skies and sunshine on Saturday morning, I had an overwhelming need to make the most of it. I took the bus to Southbank. [I am loving how quick and easy it is to do this now.] After a lovely stroll end to end, I was joined by Joc. We found a lovely cafe for a bite to eat and people watch across the man made lagoon.
Joc left about 1pm and I headed for the West End markets. On exiting I was unexpectedly greeted by the first shower of the day.
And another as soon as I alighted from my bus.
Our son visited for dinner and the heavens well and truly opened as I drove him home. The bonus of this constant rain is lush green parks and gardens, so I am not complaining but trying to make the most of any sunshine.
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