Roddy's thoughts and pictures at the close of the day
The archipelago is one of the delights in Western Sweden - especially on a warm sunny day in early September. Having a regional travel pass is also a great thing. It means that you can catch the local bus in Uddevalla to the railway, then catch a train north up to Strömstad and then the... Continue Reading →
We went back to Featherstone Kloof yesterday to see the King Proteas and all the other winter flowers. We have had a warm sunny spell lately and so lots of flowers are blossoming in the grasslands and fynbos. It was a real mix. There's this year's Proteas with the most amazing coral pink shades, the... Continue Reading →
It's the shortest day today (for us in the southern hemisphere) and distinctly warm here in Grahamstown (+25 forecast for this afternoon). Time for a bouquet of flowers to celebrate the turn of the seasons.These flower pictures were all taken during our nine weeks in the Nordic region and England.
As we went from Sweden, England and Scotland to Iceland we pursued the coldest Spring in 50 years northwards. So we were still seeing the lovely Spring flowers well into the middle of June! Here's a selection from Iceland. My memories of Iceland will always include seeing the thousands upon thousands of dandelions, marsh marigolds... Continue Reading →
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