Mesmerizing Winter In Durban

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Pivoting Back Toward The Sun

Rain along the coast rolled away leaving it a little fresher, snow-dusted mountain peaks inland, after winter solstice we have enjoyed a splendid Sardine Run. Many throng down to beaches on announcement where sardines beached, watch the magic, get involved buckets, barefoot along the golden sands, it's school holidays many visitors arrive from inland enjoy our warmer weather.

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Brilliant Winter golden glow on some blooms others simply grand, sub-tropical does not experience spectacular inland "Fall Season", we benefit from touches of warmth in the different flowers blooming during pleasant cooler time of year.

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Erythrina caffra, the coast coral tree.

Closer look at the bloom, leaves tend to fall showing the flowers more distinctly.
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We have a variety of Coral trees in parks, private homes the dashing orange/red cheers you up wherever you wander.

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Another plant in yellow or ranges of orange are the majestic Aloe species one will see in flower now.

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** (Aloe vanbalenii) aka van balen鈥檚 aloe**

Back to my garden the golden shower is dripping nectar for sunbirds and insects, Winter may be cooler it is entertaining being outdoors with vibrant life that greets you around each corner.

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Pyrostegia venusta (Golden shower)

Surprise orchid saying hello for the first time, have done some research to identify as Cattleya Orchid Yellow, in bloom for three weeks mainly during the month of June.

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Butterflies are plentiful bringing more joy and colour to life, sitting on some wild plant that has grown into the garden of which I have yet to identify.

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It's magic living as part of flip-flop brigade along the East Coast of South Africa where our motto is Masisukume sakhe ("Let us rise and build") from the ocean to the mountains with rolling green hills in between. If you want snow go to the mountains, swim, surf or fish enjoy the long coastline!

Coastline is at it's best during the months of May to August (low humidity) is what I tell anyone wishing to visit. Warm enough to wear shorts and T-shirts during the day watch the Sardine Run, swim in the ocean or simply walk along white beaches enjoying the rock pools every so often. Weather can turn nippy always good to bring some warm clothing along.

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Today is #SublimeSunday is inspired by c0ff33a@c0ff33a and #BeautifulSunday as initiated by ace108@ace108.

All photography my own using Canon Powershot SX730 HS. Any queries or requests please drop a comment below or make contact with me, have a wonderful day!

Thought for Today: "He who is not happy with the position of the sun should climb and change it." - African Proverb

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