Unable to join the hike today so went to Kirstenbosch instead. For the first time ever, I was able to make the steep climb to the protea garden without effort, although a 20 minute break under a very large wild almond branch was necessitated due to sudden showers! A group of tourists were also taken unawares, as were a few locals (I know this because I heard them talk!), as they had come without any rainy gear. Some could have sheltered under their impressive zoom lenses, and I had some stiff competition for my little Samsung cellphone! Yes, the battery of the Nikon went flat after a few shots. Once again a lesson to be learned. This hiking, photography, birdwatching and flower whatsit-ing needs practice to ensure that spare batteries, charged phones and binoculars are all to hand.
After a chilly start and enough rain to make the plants and birds happy, the sun came out and so did the people. Soon it was blazing hot and clothes had to be shed, but the daisies loved it!
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| Our family bench |
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| Kirstenbosch in a shower |
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| Silvertree flower |
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| Beautiful cobbled paths |
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| Shivering sugarbird in shower |
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| The competition |
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