The early morning exercise 'allowance' for us is between 6am and 9am. In Cape Town the sun is coming up at around 7.30, so that shortens the sensible outdoor time by at least an hour. The number of people now walking along the perimeter beachfront route here exceeds anything I have ever experienced at any time of day in the 38 years as a resident. Hordes of small children on bicycles pedal furiously to keep up with mom and dad cruising ahead. Masks are not a fashion item among the majority. It didn't take me long to choose no exercise rather than risk the careless mob, and so I combine a stroll to the local Neighbourhood Farm outlet with my route around Kommetjie.
The air had a pleasant nip still, while blue skies and sunshine promised a warmer day ahead of tomorrow's expected showers, and the empty pathways allowed me to listen to the silence - something so important in restoring the soul. All over the country we are finding that birdlife seems to be more abundant, and certainly the shorebirds are revelling in a little respite from being chased by dogs and the intrusion of people. Egrets, herons, oystercatchers, sacred ibis and hadedahs abound on the rocks, and I'm sure the Cape clawless otters that live in the area are having a ball.
It's still a little early for the fully glory of the aloes that are a feature of our verges, but splashes of red against blue skies and sea are very photogenic, and the fishing boats plying in and out of Hout Bay complete the scene in our picturesque village. A delightful walk by the sea, and two bags of fresh produce from a local vegetable garden. Who could ask for more?
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| The path through a very dry Skilpadsvlei |
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| Looking toward Slangkop lighthouse |
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| Home is behind the palm trees |
Thank you Pamela. These are all we have to look forward to in these trying times.We did walk up to Elsie`s Peak this morning though!!!!Stay safe.
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