Wednesday
Today was the day…
We seemed to get the routine right. We were up really early and walked to the beach between 5.30am and 6.30am.
Cappuccino was next. Shower, Bible reading, Breakfast, Work.
One of the joys of living right next to the coast are the prolific number of birds. The swarms of cormorants particularly, have fascinated me. There are flocks of them, but then they come in what looks like swarms. Massive swathes of them flying in formation and doing S shapes across the sky. It’s breeding time here for the Cape Cormorant so they are prolific. What I’ve seen is them flying by the thousands high in the sky, dipping and turning in unison. I’ve also seen hundreds at sea level, synchronized flying just above the surface of the water. I wonder if one pack is communicating with the other – directing their attention to where the best fish can be found. I am sure studies have been made. Just so interesting to watch. Photo by Wiki.
Sea gulls dip and swirl between the rocks, close to the water, always on the look out for fish.
Closer to us there are rock pigeons that coo and brr, landing on our balustrade, looking curious and innocent.
But the birds that have been most fervently in our line of sight are a pair of starlings. They have nested under the eaves of the neighbouring house. At first, I thought the piteous cry of their young was a dog whining. I soon began to realise eggs had hatched and the starling chicks were calling for food. The babies are most vocal as their parents arrive. Their whine has become a clear chirp and the parental unit are kept busy throughout the day feeding, protecting and nurturing their young. Personally, I’m not fond of starlings but as these are not my guests, I’ve enjoyed watching them. Photo by wiki..
The other thing I’ve noticed today as I’ve spent most of the day at my desk is the variety of water traffic. This morning over coffee, I remarked to Mike how, with the sea so flat, the little informal fishing boat reminded me of Egypt. Two fishermen in a simple boat with a small outboard motor putt-putted by. Later a large tourist kind of boat passed by. It had something about Tuna on the side. Plenty of Kayaks went to and from Simon’s Town. They come and go all day long. And right now a yacht, Day Dream, is gliding by enjoying the late afternoon sun in a breeze that is trying to figure out if it is blowing to the north or from the south. It looks like it’s changing.
And so are the sights from my office. Who needs TV when you have this to watch?!
Off to arrange dinner.
Covid numbers in the Western Cape –993 new cases over the last 24 hours. Wow!
Covid 19 stats – South Africa –
- Friday 24th July – 13944 new cases (maximum we had in a day)– 250 deaths (245 771 recoveries/169 882 active)
- Wed 18 Nov – 2888 new cases – 124 deaths (701534 recoveries/35054 active)
- Thur 19 Nov – 2514 new cases – 115 deaths (702544 recoveries/36443 active)
- Fri 20 Nov – 3105 new cases – 88 deaths (707040 recoveries/34964 active)
- Sat 21 Nov – 2646 new cases – 86 deaths (707784 recoveries/36780 active)
- Sun 22 Nov – 2270 new cases – 58 deaths (710099 recoveries/36677 active)
- Mon 23 Nov – 2080 new cases – 65 deaths (711195 recoveries/ 37956 active)
- Tues 24 Nov – 2493 new cases – 115 deaths (716444 recoveries/34725 active)
Total cases: 772252 Total deaths: 21083
Colossians 1:11
May you be strengthened with all power, according to His glorious might, for all endurance and patience with joy.
The best is yet to come.
Keep the smile going.
God bless you.
In His Grip,
Helga xx 🙂
Braces:
2 years and 12 days. 28 days to go.