The temperatures have dipped somewhat with a low 8°C and only reaching 14°C during the day.
As Ambrose posted yesterday, much preparation and protection is given to the horses' stables and Guinea Pigs dwellings to ensure they're warm and comfortable. The dogs both have tires lined with thick blankets and each stands on large doormats which I brought from Marquard with our last load. They are in the rondawel next door to us, with the door slightly ajar so that Skabenga can patrol the yard at night. Eddie sleeps way back in the rondawel behind the washbasin and is well-protected against the elements.
The cats? Well, the cats are either draped all over our bed or on asleep their own sheepskin donuts.
Cathkin and Champagne Castle with snowy peaks
for the first time this winter
Leonotis leonarus (Wild Dagga) in full bloom
against the snowy mountain backdrop
The roses are glorious at the moment too
Polygala fruticosa (Petite butterfly sweet pea shrub) flowering as well
I hope you enjoyed seeing the winter blooms as well as the exciting snow in South Africa!
HAPPY MONDAY TO YOU ALL !
I like your flower photos with the bold mountains in the background. It sounds like your animals all have snug and safe places to sleep.
ReplyDeleteThat is beyond beautiful. Thank you so much.
ReplyDeleteThe views on the snowy mountains are amazing, Jo. The flowers are very pretty!
ReplyDeleteOh I do miss waking to snow - never happens in Melbourne!
ReplyDeleteCheers - Stewart M - Melbourne
amazing flowers and now i know you have flowers in winter time to, like we do.. such a wonderful view of the mountains through the flowers
ReplyDeleteLovely photos of your Winter. I laughed about the temperatures as it is Spring here and our temperatures are not much different. Warmer weather is very slow in coming to these parts this year.
ReplyDeleteHello Jo! Sorry I've been slow catching up on my friends after a blog break but it's been lovely to visit you in South Africa & see the first snow as well as those wonderful flowers!
ReplyDeleteHope you all enjoy a happy week!
Stunning images Jo! Absolutely stunning.
ReplyDeleteSuch pretty scenery with the flowers and the mountains.
ReplyDeleteSo pretty, and that answers my question about whether you see snow!
ReplyDeleteThe blooms are so striking against the wintry backdrop. Hope you have enough blankets. Stay warm and enjoy the view.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful flowers ! If your winter temperatures are 15° then we have winter here too, lol ! Yesterday we had 30° ! No wonder that I caught a cold !
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