Sunny daze...

The sun is out and the weather is warm...
there is a small breeze and the birds are singing.

 I had a lazy start...

I enjoyed a leisurely coffee and read the local paper.

I did some deadheading and weeding.

Mr. HB and I went for a walk.

We took the overland route to the market.

Our rooftop is not visible here

this is our neighbourhood

Looking east

Looking west

Looking south

A glimpse of my mothers' condo is at the top right

Red poppies

Large crepe like petals and when open reveal a lush bounty within...

Reminds me of a sea anenome...

My garden is a combination of native and non indiginous plantings.

I have successfully cultivated some parts 

and other areas have a different agenda!

I learned early to pick my battles...

I cannot tame every inch, I have a limited amount of energy...

and besides there's always a good book beckoning...

I often wonder what the settlers saw when they first landed..

a dense forest of trees, 

rocky outcropings, 

hills and beaches...

it must have been magical.

Enjoy your weekend whatever you do.