We've been enjoying a couple of summery days here, with sunshine and temperatures above 20'C. (24-25 today) Apparently, that's not going to last though - they're now saying that in a day or two we should not be too surprised to even see some snowflakes mixed with the rain...! (It's very dry, so we could indeed do with a bit of rain - but snow seems rather "unnecessary"...)
Anyway, yesterday I decided to give both myself and my new tablet a rest from the headaches to do with app installations etc, and try to enjoy the outdoors instead.
So I went for an "early" walk into town for some errands (not super early - but before lunch, rather than after). And in the afternoon, I was able to sit for a an hour or two on my balcony in relative peace and quiet, under a parasol, relaxing and listening to an audio book, without feeling neither too cold nor too hot. (A rare occurrence, as it's usually either too cold, too windy, too hot, or too much noise from neighbours to spend much time out there...) And a bit later still, I went for a another walk around the cemetery, to check on the azaleas - and to try out a new pair of summer shoes that I had bought in town:
Very light and airy and comfortable, at least for a shorter walk. (Upper part and lining textile; sole underneath light plastic, reminding of crocs.)
You did a good job of photographing the azaleas and I must say that your new shoes look very errm... stylish! Yes that's the word.
ReplyDeleteThanks YP. I'm not sure if the shoes are "in fashion" or not (I can't recall having seen anything like them before!) - but they felt like made to fit my feet, which is more important to me these days...
DeleteNice comfortable looking shoes. Yes, you are certainly welcome to post as many azalea flowers as you can! THanks. Ours are all over already.
ReplyDeleteThanks Barbara. The weather has just got chillier again here, and one result of that is probably that the azalea season is likely to be prolonged... ;-)
DeleteIt sounds like you made the most of the fleeting sunshine with peaceful walks, balcony moments, and a touch of seasonal beauty—those azalea strolls and new summer shoes sound like the perfect welcome to spring, even if snow is lurking just around the corner!
ReplyDeleteRo, hopefully it won't quite come to snow actually settling on the ground this far south in the country. But it's kind of a strange weather situation all in all, so best be prepared for just about anything!
DeleteGreat azaleas all around - you really took advantage of the good weather.
ReplyDeleteYour new shoes look comfortable, good choice.
I agree - snow in May is totally unnecessary :-D
Meike, 25C yesterday, 9 today and my phone app says 3 tomorrow... Weird!!
DeleteThe new shoes will be given a rest until the weather heats up again! ;-)
How cheerful the flowers look - the orange azaleas are spectacular The new summer shoes look as though they will be comfortable and easy to wear in.
ReplyDeleteCarol, the shoes felt like a perfect fit right away when I tried them on - so I could not resist buying them! The weather has now shifted back to almost winter temperatures again though, so remains to be seen when I'll next wear them! The azaleas are still flourishing though and brightening up even a rainy day.
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