Friday, September 2, 2011

Fragrant Sunrise over the Valley

I've had herbs in pots on the verander and also individually planted in my flower beds: Parsley, basil, coriander, mint and chillies. Last week Stanley and I potted a few into smaller containers and I have them in my kitchen window. Yesterday morning as the sun rose behind the herbs, I grabbed my camera and took a few photos.


The sunrise as seen through my kitchen window this week
The sunrise as seen from my desk

Although it's the beginning of autumn/fall here in our part of the world, there is hardly any difference in the weather. The sun rises at approximately the same time every morning because we're so close the the Equator. (We are +- 60km's northwest of this Line). The rain will ease off, the deciduous trees are already shedding their leaves and the perennials in my garden will die down.  The swallows, sunbirds, storks, fish- eagles, weavers, flycatchers, robin-chats, bulbuls, doves and many more are building nests in the valley as I type. This must be the most beautiful place I have ever lived.  

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22 comments:

  1. Beautiful sunrise picture, Jo.. We are heading into autumn also --but it's still hot here. However, a front is coming through Sunday or Monday --and then hopefully it will be cooler and more like Fall.
    Hugs,
    Betsy

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  2. I remember days like that, when we were in Quito, Ecuador. It is on the Equator, too, so the weather is pretty much the same year 'round, except for more rain in the "wet season".
    I have never successfully grown herbs. I used to have chives in the yard, but they died. I just don't have a green thumb.
    So nice for you to have them in your kitchen, though.
    — K

    Kay, Alberta, Canada
    An Unfittie's Guide to Adventurous Travel

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  3. I love how the sun and moon are a constant for all of us.

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  4. Wonderful view ! I love it!Have a nice weekend!

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  5. How beautiful, Jo! You have discovered paradise!

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  6. Nice to be able to grow so much outside and no frost to worry about. Nice view through your window. the last of our Housemartins and Swallows will be leaving their nests under our eaves to fly to your part of the world shortly, a lot have left already, but some still have fledglings to feed. When they fly away the Sparrows will move into to their winter rentals!

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  7. It sounds so lovely there. I miss it :-( I guess you must be one your way very soon. I'll wish you a safe and pleasant journey once again my friend.

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  8. Aren't you lucky that your husband's work has brought you into this little piece of paradise? How nice to have your herbs in their own little grass house sitting on the louvres with delightful tree reflections as well.

    It makes me happy knowing you are in such a lovely spot with house and garden help and can enjoy the marvellous life around you. A beautiful sunrise indeed.

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  9. So beautiful... I want to visit!!

    PS Jo: my blog was hacked and has had to change domain location:
    esthergarvi.org

    Sunny greetings from West Africa!
    Esther & Sheba

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  10. Good Morning, Jo! Lovely photos. From what I have seen on your blog, you do live in a wonderful place. I can why you love it so. I have to also say i love your new header collage. The birdies are great....Have a great weekend!

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  11. Nice compositions and your photos, too.

    Regards!

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  12. Marvelous post/captures as always, Jo! We, too, are approaching fall, but we didn't even have a mild summer until about ten days ago! Has been one of those strange years weather-wise, but still better than what most of the country has had this year so I won't complain any further. Hope you have a wonderful weekend! Enjoy!

    Sylvia

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  13. Jo, you do live in one of the most beautiful places in the world! Kenya, East Africa is hard to beat for it's flora and fauna. I love reading your blog and seeing the great pictures you post here.

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  14. Your autumn sounds real good ! Ours can be awful, grey, rainy, cold !

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  15. It is very nice to see growing herbs close to the house. The sunrise for sure helps them grow. Lovely photos!

    My Sunset

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  16. THose are wonderful photo's Jo. LOve the sun coming through the plants.

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  17. You are lucky to live in the Garden of Eden type country. Sounds like you woke feeling happier today.

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  18. Wow, Jo ... I bet we're seeing the same sun .. although not on the same time zone... hehehehe... HI Jo, it's been a while that I had not visited your blog, as always it's great to be here...

    with love from the city almost near the equator ... Davao...

    regards,
    Verna

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  19. That is indeed a beautiful place! How odd it must be to have so little change in the seasons throughout the year. Though, now that I think of it, southern California, where I grew up, really only had 2 seasons--hot & dry and then cool and somewhat wet (semi-arid). Here in northern California, we have 4 definite seasons.

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  20. How nice to have all those herbs both outdoors and indoors! You have a stunning view from all your windows.

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  21. I like your wonderful kitchen view and your potted herbs :-)

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