Autumn at Kirstenbosch

This has to be at least the 3rd post about Kirstenbosch. But it is a beautiful place and so different at different times of the year.

It was a lovely, sunny day and we had beautiful views of

the gardens,

and the mountain.

(these pictures were both taken by Abigail)

We had a little picnic and then set off on a walk

and I discovered that sunset is a really beautiful time of the day to be there.
And now that the sun sets so much earlier it is more possible to be there at that time rather than in summer when the sun sets at 8 and we are at home trying to get little people to sleep in the broad daylight!!

There were wonderful autumn colours to see and textures to feel.

and a few interesting creatures - not least of all this fellow:

There wasn't a lot of water around - being the end of summer, but Niave managed to find some and climbed right in!!
Glad I wasn't the next person to use that water fountain!!

We managed to fit in tea and scones (thanks Bev!) and then home for supper, bath and bed.

Not a bad end to a day that started out rather trying and frustrating.