We woke to a cool overcast morning on Friday with the temperature at a very pleasant 20C and decided it would be ideal for a hike in the Paarl Mountain reserve.
As we left the car at 9.30 it was still grey and 21C and we were able to identify the butterflies as they sat warming themselves, but within an hour the sun was breaking through the cloud and the temperature was climbing. By 11.30 as we reached the top of the Bretagne rock - 654m above sea level - we had clear blue skies and 29C and the butterflies were too fast to see but the Anole were happy to pose for us - showing off their camouflage.
Headed home - after a coffee stop in town while they washed the red dust off the car. a couple of hours relaxing and then set off for an hour on the bike - trying to get used to riding in the hot weather.
Only managed one lap before I got a puncture - thankfully only a short walk from home - and by the time that was sorted it was time to get ready for dinner at La Paris - celebrating Ally's birthday.
As we left the car at 9.30 it was still grey and 21C and we were able to identify the butterflies as they sat warming themselves, but within an hour the sun was breaking through the cloud and the temperature was climbing. By 11.30 as we reached the top of the Bretagne rock - 654m above sea level - we had clear blue skies and 29C and the butterflies were too fast to see but the Anole were happy to pose for us - showing off their camouflage.
Headed home - after a coffee stop in town while they washed the red dust off the car. a couple of hours relaxing and then set off for an hour on the bike - trying to get used to riding in the hot weather.
Only managed one lap before I got a puncture - thankfully only a short walk from home - and by the time that was sorted it was time to get ready for dinner at La Paris - celebrating Ally's birthday.
Love the pose Linda.
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