SUMMER AFTERNOON

A walk in the afternoon sunlight, on this last day of Summer...

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CAT NEXT DOOR

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SUNRISE

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SNAIL VINE

Vigna caracalla is a leguminous vine from the family Fabaceae, originating in tropical South America and Central America. The species is named "caracalla", from the Latin for "hood or cloak", referring to the hooded shape of the open flowers. Some people suggest that this specific meaning comes from Caracas in Venezuela, but this is probably a misapprehension.

This perennial vine has fragrant flowers reminiscent of hyacinths. The buds, especially have a distinctive curled shape, giving rise to the common names "corkscrew vine", "snail vine", "snail creeper", or "snail bean". This vine is hardy in zones 9 and above, liking full sun and consistently damp soil. It prefers high heat and humidity and can become invasive if these conditions are met. In colder zones, it does well in a pot if it is overwintered inside.

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YARRA BEND PARK

Yarra Bend Park has been one of Melbourne’s largest expanses of inner suburban parkland for nearly 150 years. Yarra Bend Park and neighbouring Studley Park were reserved in 1877. Both park areas and several reserves were combined in 1929 to create one large park. The combined area became known as Yarra Bend National Park despite never being raised to formal national park status.

During the 1930’s additions included picnic and sporting grounds, toilet facilities and a public golf course. The Yarra Bend Golf Club House, officially opened in May 1936, is an original example of American ‘Country Club’ type architecture. The Park provides a great open space for walking, bike riding, riverside cafes, golf, boating, BBQs, picnicking and a host of other leisure activities.

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and also part of the My Corner of the World meme,

and also part of the Nature Notes meme.

SMILE!

In one of Melbourne's famous alleys in the CBD.

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and also part of the Ruby Tuesday meme,
and also part of the Travel Tuesday meme,
and also part of the Wordless Wednesday meme.

FRUITFUL

Late Summer means fruiting time for many of the trees and bushes around Melbourne. Hardly matters that some of these are not edible,  they still look luscious!  

Clockwise from upper left: Green olives; persimmons; lilly-pilly; black olives; pittosporum; haws.

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and also part of the Seasons meme.

SKYSCRAPERS

Skyscrapers in Melbourne City.

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NEIGHBOUR'S CAT

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CITY SUNSET

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