Silent Sunday: Gone Fishing

Wordless Wednesday: A Wonderful Sight

Just thought I’d pop in to report that my eye is now completely healed. It’s so nice to be able to take photos again.

I must go down to the sea again,
to the lonely sea and the sky;
I left my shoes and socks there –
I wonder if they’re dry?  ~ Spike Milligan

Happy Wednesday to you all.

 

WPC: My Local Beach

Here I am back at my ‘local’ beach in South Africa for a few weeks. Since I last posted, we’ve spent time in London, then visited our daughter in Johannesburg, and now we’re happily ensconced in our beachfront apartment with a view. Umhlanga Rocks is the seaside town we called ‘local’ for fifteen years.

It seemed like we’d never been away, when on our early morning walk, the iconic red and white lighthouse came into view.

There were fisherman on the rocks and cargo ships waiting to go into port, just as there always were.

A prayer meeting of huddled worshippers was in full swing, their voices clearly audible above the sound of the crashing waves.

The familiar sight of the pier with it’s whale-bone shaped arches, really made me feel  nostalgic.

Looking down at one obviously very dedicated sunbather, was quite a ‘sight for sore eyes’ as my Granny used to say. Hubby told me that his scanty swim suit is what is known as a ‘Budgie Smuggler’, which made me laugh out loud.

As we wended our way home for breakfast, the sky had turned a gorgeous shade of blue, and my favourite lighthouse in all the world was looking its very best.

So, no Iguanas or Sammy squirrel here to show you, although I have seen a couple of local monkeys around. Hopefully, I’ll be able to get some photos if they stay still for long enough.

Wishing you all a very happy weekend. Tonight we’re meeting my sister and her husband for dinner at one of our local restaurants.

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WPC Half-Light: Memories from South Africa.

 

Sun softly rises

Ocean gleams invitingly

Lighthouse now in view

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My Sunday Photo: Lighthouse Memories

My sister’s painting of the Umhlanga lighthouse, which she did for my birthday a few of years ago,  has survived the trip over from South Africa, and it’s so nice to see it again. I have such great memories of living there, right next to the beach.

Hope you’re all having a great Sunday. Mine can be summed up in two words, “Packing Boxes.” We’re going to the Super Bowl dinner at the club tonight, so that will be a most enjoyable end to the busy day.

Thursday’s Special: With the ocean as my background

“The sea, once it casts its spell, holds one in its net of wonder forever.” – Jacques Yves Cousteau

Wordless Wednesday: Take me to the seaside

Wordless Wednesday: Paddle your own canoe

“Love many, trust a few, and always paddle your own canoe.”  ~ Anon

My Sunday Photo: Just Married

Weird Faces in Umhlanga’s Rocks

There are huge rocks along the coastline here in Umhlanga Rocks, hence it’s name. As some of you may remember, I ‘suffer’ from a condition called Pareidolia, which means that I see faces in almost everything I look at. These rocks are no exception. Can you see what I see?

Here are some more, which to me look like animals racing towards the beach.  I’m sure the closest one is a dog.

Thanks to you to all of you for your kind “get well” wishes. I’m feeling quite a bit better today. Happy Thursday.