Heatwave
hive-155530·@joanstewart·
0.000 HBDHeatwave
## Mid-Week It Must Be Wednesday Walk Promise of rain arriving, quench our thirsty land, cool exceptionally hot people down, hint of rain brings joy all round. Festive season all packed up, back to the grindstone once again, only evidence left is the gifted poinsettia, will see how long this one lasts!  Preening, cleaning, sorting, always something to be done, in between short walks to keep what ever moves still moving, even through blazing hot time of the year.  Dragon fly is similar colour to the rest of us, magical movements on a slight breeze, taking a break long enough to attract attention to it's beauty.  Caterpillars and worms hiding under leaves, sticking to the shade constantly I believe, ever eating and growing watchful for movement not to become a meal.   Birds exhausted take break which is not normal, perched on wires, in the trees, we are watchful water is always available for them as well, everything needs water! Sky looks promising from time to time yet nothing arrives at this point yet....  Snake glides closely by the weaver, neither too worried by the next, yesterday not much bothered to look for anything but water or shade, discomfort level for even the cold blooded snake it was moving across to the pond.  This little chap sat looking at me as if asking why it was so hot today, taken yesterday in the scorching sun, added humidity factor to the already hot days have added more to the score by at least plus eight degrees pushing us close to forty, warnings were put out everywhere to take care in this heat.  Flowers that close to sleep at night some white, pink or yellow not lasting as long as they normally do. Sometimes we plant then forget what they are called, anyone recognize, please mention in the comments below.  My guess is portulaca oleracea (Purslane) from research, another edible plant for humans, not dogs, cats or horses, Portulaca sp. of sorts in pink, white and yellow. _(Large Pink is rain lily I took this photo after December rains.)_  After excellent rain in December the Clivia has been flowering throughout the month only receives afternoon sun, it may be a little hot although well established appears to be coping.  Cactus flower opens for one night, might be the Queen of the Night which originates in South America, _one needs to be vigilant these do become invasive when not controlled_, this one has never shown signs of expanding growth.  [//]:# (!pinmapple -30.0931 lat 30.8541 long Wednesday Walk Heatwave d3scr) Tiny lizard hiding under an awning caught by surprise with us darting into the shade, so naturally I took a photo, he was too hot to be bothered by some crazy out in the midday sun. Perhaps he thought he just blended in I would not notice...  ### Wednesday Morning It's Raining Oh boy, wet stuff falling from the sky started late last night and has continued on/off throughout the day, when the sun comes out we will boil once again, for now everything is alright! Reprieve from the heat, even if only a day or two makes you feel human not needing to put an air conditioner _when you have electricity_! Shopping done back home to take a midday walk in the rain, the valley is filled with low hanging cloud not much of a view out there. Little butterfly finding refuse on a plant under cover that only receives a light spray when rain comes down heavy.  Dove of love they say sat quietly in the rain, actually enjoying this weather!  All photographs taken yesterday and today to show the extreme difference weather makes in our lives. The change did not arrive with lightning as predicted, a strong wind then rain, first noticed frogs singing,then smell the approaching rain.  Monkeys enjoying Guavadilla (Yellow Passion fruit) vines I have hanging around, sitting shaded from heat enjoying the treat yesterday! Today they are wet and I have not seen them at all. No use arguing about the weather it changes whenever it feels like it, we are not in control... <center></center> Have a fun day wherever you are in the world, appreciate nature and everything she offers you. ### Joining in #wednesdaywalk with host @tattodjay in collaboration with #makemesmile hosted by @elizacheng, <center></center> **Thought for Today: "If you think you're too small to make a difference, try spending the night with a mosquito." - African Proverb** 
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