Wednesday, November 14, 2012

Springtime

It's spring in Mozambique!

Spring rains bring this tuft of grass to life


The rainy season started with a few good rains in late October.  Within days, spring had unfurled across the countryside of Mozambique and produced quantities of new growth.  While our water supply hasn't completely recovered, there is now enough moisture in the soil to support seedlings and flowers.  A recent trip to the mountain yielded fresh grass, full sun, and thousands of beautiful, smiling (botanical) faces.  


New growth
Acacia:  In full bloom on November 3, then with fresh leaves on November 10
Flowers on the mountain
A "fireball," or African blood lily
Flowers on the mountain
Flowers on the mountain
Spring also means baby animals, like this baby praying mantis

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