Wildflowers

There are more and more flowers appearing every day now. We've had a few cool days but it's more fresh than cold. Spring is finally here! The weather is still being kind if you are a farmer but it's still damn wet if you are a cyclist! I took photos this morning on the way to work in what passes as sunshine these days. Still, it's a beautiful day, and LIGHT now as I cycle!

This first photo is as I enter Kings Park on the UWA corner. The sweet smelling freesias are everywhere. The dominant colour is white and yellow, but there are the occasional red kangaroo paw and some other pink and purple flowers that I don't know the name of.

The freesias are apparently a weed, but I think they are a very pretty weed!

This is the spectacular kangaroo paw. They are dotted throughout the park....
.....except just here where they have been deliberately planted enmasse for effect.


I went for a walk the other day. A real walk. You know, like walking for EXERCISE. Not even on the treadmill. I wasn't game enough to break into a run, but I've had no ill effects and no niggles in the achilles. It was a wonderful change from cycling, although I am comfortable in my routine now. I'm even starting to get to know the other cyclists on my route!! You know how you always pass the same people? We've now moved up from "good morning" to "great day!" or "you left early this morning!"

There is nothing out of the ordinary happening at the moment - everything is blissfully routine. There is no improvement in my fitness levels, although no decrease either! The weights at the gym are on the same level - hmmmm maybe I need to spice things up again, I'm getting too comfortable....

And THIS is the Mulla Mulla (courtesy of Gargoyle - thanks mate!). This is my FAVOURITE wildflower, native to the Pilbara. Check out Gargoyle's blog for some absolutely fabulous photos of my old home, Karratha.