Saturday 9 July 2011

Another Sunset

I just had to share this amazing sunset with you all, and make you a little jealous?

There are 365 days in the year and I would estimate that for 300 of those days, we have a sunset worth recording. Rob must have at least 400 photos of sunsets over the sea. But last night was truly amazing. It seems that the ash cloud from the Chilean volcano that erupted in early June this year is responsible. (What a negative word for such a positive sight). We had taken the dog for his usual walk and were standing chatting with the neighbours (another usual occupation, often accompanied by a glass of wine), when we saw the beginnings of a what I call a 'wow' moment. Rob walked a little way down the road towards the sea and sat on rock with Alfie our dog, while he recorded the majestic end to the day. By the time he came back, a little group of people were gathered on the corner, silently savouring the moment and watching until the last tiny, red sliver had slid into the horizon.

The moment passed, conversation resumed, but the memory lingered.

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Good night Jacobsbaai, Good morning Australia!


1 comment:

Irina said...

Dear Pauline,
The pictures look truly amazing..the light there is really magical. It might be the result of the combination of really pure air with wonderful landscape. We have just come back from Portugal where we saw two beautiful sunsets. We wish you were here. Love, Irina