But by lunch time the sun was looking like it might show its
face.
So Deb and I got out and about.
The best time for spring wildflowers is not far off, so I
thought that as well as my usual wander I would have a bit of a look for early
starters.
Because we set out late we stayed fairly close to home, only
venturing as far as the Kinglake National Park.
We headed out to Mount Sugarloaf. Like the area I was in
last week this place was devastated by the 2009 Black Saturday Fires.
The skyline is
dominated by dead trees.
I was too optimistic, most of the flowers are still tucked
up waiting for warmer weather, although I did see a lot of native irises
growing (not yet flowering) so it may be worth a few more visits in coming
weeks.
Having said that one native was doing its best to cheer things
up.
Happy Wanderer (Hardenbergia
violacea) was growing everywhere, in
some places the vines were almost like a carpet.
And here are some close-ups.
I love their happy little faces!
