Spring begins

 

What a beautiful morning - the morning light is beginning to be present now - no more dark winter light. There was sun in the big tree up top; a newish moon in a blue sky; and the tree that a few weeks ago was bare was alive with the sound of bees at dawn. A ground orchid bulb given to us by G delivered its magic on the first day of spring - above. 

There were quite a few blossoms to catch my eye in eluding the 3mm flower on the thyme.

A stroll through G's orchid house was rewarding.

Clear morning light and the beauty of nature helps one hold on to hope. The  bees seemed to be enjoying spring morning and blossoms.

Morning beauty and wallaby contest

 

The morning was so alive when I headed out - though it was early the bees were out and active - not surprising given the abundance of blossoms at the moment. I love how the bee held on to the loop of the grevillea blossom

This tiny spider seemed to be camouflaging itself in a wee blossom - the spider would be about 5mm across. I only noticed it when I zoomed in.

I paused to take in the beauty of the trees.

Wallabies were out this morning - the little one (female) took off in full bounds when it noticed me and then paused at the edge of the bush.

No doubt a lot happens in the grounds of our new place.

Sunset last night; and morning walk in the new neighbourhood

 

Fiona and I celebrated our first night in our new abode by sitting on the western deck (there only one deck) watching the sun set over the trees and farmland drinking a glass of bubbles with Graham.

I did my first walk in the new neighbourhood this morning - a lot of beauty to behold.

I'm sure we will find much joy in this next chapter of our lives.

Treehaven Way - last Wednesday morning walk

 

We have sold our house overlooking the valley and mountains; and will move into our 'new' smaller home next Tuesday all going well. So this morning was my last Wednesday walk along Treehaven Way. The valley was dark when we rose (below); though smoke filled the valley was suffused with soft light and clouds were caught by the rising sun (above).

Though winter still made its presence felt with a cold clear morning some buds and blossoms are bravely showing their colour.

And of course what is not to love about a the seeds of a spent dandelion and a bird on a wire in the sun against a clear blue sky.

We will carry with us images and very strong and fond memories of the time the universe has offered us on the block and the valley vista.