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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Our June so far has been similar to yours! It's best just to go out no matter what (well, unless it is not safe), if we wait for a day with no rain in the forecast, we may never get out! Your outs & abouts are glorious looking no matter what!
ReplyDeleteThe Hungry Hikers believe that the rain Gods will always look after us. We have had very few down days from rain over our 13 years of weekly hiking.
DeleteHi dear Helen, your photos are beautiful. I love the rain because it freshens the air and waters the flowers and trees.
ReplyDeleteWe are supposed to get rain 🌧 later today here in Montreal, and for the next couple of days. I don't mind, it helps to keep the temperature at a more comfortable level.
I love all the umbrellas 🌂 and lovely smiles in your pictures.
Linda in the early days of hiking we always posed with our umbrellas, raining or not. Partly to do with the title of this blog.
DeleteGlad you are getting out with your friends, despite the rainy weather.
ReplyDeleteWe can't sit still. We have reached an age that if we do, we will cease up.
DeleteI bet everything is very verdant and green after all that rain. B x
ReplyDeleteSo very true, Barbara. Alas we keep getting told that El Nino is bringing drought.
DeleteIn the paper today - "El Niño is back with a vengeance – and fears of ‘Godzilla’ strength may be.......
Looks like you chose a route that was mostly paved, which was smart!
ReplyDeletePeter, this is a city conservation area, so yes, paved. Had it not been raining, we would have navigated the dirt tracks here and covered at least 10 km.
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