And because 2021 doesn't look as if it's going to be all that wonderful (at least in the early stages) here are some strawberries in one of the hanging baskets outside my back door.
They tasted as good as they look. It's something of a surprise that the strawberries are doing so well given we've had a very hot spell with the temperature hitting 40°C on several days. They and the blueberries are in places where they get shade from early in the afternoon but the paving under them stays hot for a long time and generates a lot of heat until well into the evening.
We had a modicum of relief yesterday when the temperature only reached 31°C but it was horribly humid so not pleasant. The forecast for today is 35°C and the sun already has a sting. I've just been hanging out the last of the washing and the first lot is already nearly dry so it looks like the forecast is going to be right.
Wherever you are I hope you're having a great day - or one as great as you can in the current state of the world - and that the New Year brings you and yours happiness and good health.
2 comments:
And now you know why I visit Australia in the winter!
I can certainly understand that, David. We don't usually get over 40 in December here so this is a little unusual. The end of January, beginning of February can be scorching though.
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