An early spring has brought with it the return of the infamous southeaster, the Cape Doctor, which blows away all the smog and air pollution from Cape Town, dispersing it far away across the ocean. It also tends to bring on hayfever symptoms for those who are usually not sensitive and, in particular, with the spring flowers in bloom and no rain for some time to dampen it, the pollen has become airborne rather than embedded in the soil for next year's blooms.
The icy Arctic air which typifies the southeaster has brought a wind chill factor into the equation, and although the days have been sunny, a jacket is still the order of the day. On the bright side, the days are getting longer and I no longer have to turn on the light to take Susie downstairs at 6 o'clock every morning and I can clearly see my way along the path to the back lawn. The early morning stars are a delight, with Orion overhead and Sirius a bright spot in the sky. Venus is the morning star and the shadows cast by the sunrise on the mountains are forming new patterns as the sun follows its path southwards.
Forecast cold fronts have come to nothing, being pushed south by high pressure systems over the country, and just a little cloud cover and sometimes a rough sea are evidence of their passing.
Soon the migratory birds will be arriving from the north, and summer will be well and truly here!
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