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Burnt out

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The summer is severe every year, with August being the worst in terms of temperature – and that is when it turns into a virtual sauna out there.
However, this year, its been the “worst in  many many years” if those who are in the know are to be believed.
I personally thought it was the same this year as well and it only seemed to be “worse than before”. But I realized there was basis in all those statements when I stepped out into the garden to take a close look at all those plants that normally are green throughout the year.
And this is what I found.
The croton, the mint, the jasmine, the papaya and even the banana, which had hundreds of bananas just a month ago, as well as the perennial rose, have all withered as if someone has burnt them. And, this despite extensive watering twice a day.
Sad to see this has happened but the gardener seems to think most of them will sprout again as soon as the weather eases, perhaps by the first week of September.
I hope he is right! Until then, it’s up to the weather Gods – and nature!

Enjoying the winter

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A cloudy sky; a beautiful sunset; an even better sunrise, not to mention the rain and the cool weather – that’s what sums up a classic winter day in Bahrain. And, in the past month, we’ve had several such occasions. Rarely has this archipelago seen such pleasant, even cold, weather for so long at a stretch.
The rain Gods have been rather benevolent this time round as well and we’ve had a virtual deluge a couple of weeks ago. Of course, there was the customary inconvenience since we are not used to these rather wet conditions and, more than that, we are not ‘built’ to withstand them.
Notwithstanding the troubles, the mishaps and the hiccups, such weather is custom-made to take pictures and one can get winning shots anywhere. The coastal areas are even better since the sky, and the calm water, act as catalysts to get those perfect shots! The Manama skyline, as usual, offers the perfect backdrop!
I took several pictures over the last few days, one of which is shown here. Will post some more soon and show Bahrain off to those who have not been here. Because, at least in the winter, this is where the Gods are!

An oasis in the desert

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Her Royal Highness Princess Sabeeka Park in Bahrain’s Awali township is one of the country’s greenest places. In the winter months, in particular, it is an oasis of beauty, tranquility and peace. Along with the beautiful fruit and flower plants and trees, it has fountains, an artificial lake, a mini zoo with exotic birds and well manicured gardens.
These are some shots of the flowers and fruits that are in abundance in the area.

The birds are back

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Migratory birds, that flock to Bahrain in the winters, escaping from the freezing temperatures in Siberia and other colder regions of the world, are omnipresent everywhere in the country, especially in the coastal areas. This particular spot, at the so-called ‘dhow graveyard’ in Muharraq, is one that is most frequented by these winged visitors and this rotting dhow is a favourite ‘perching spot’ for them. Unfortunately, it was a crystal clear blue sky last evening when this photograph was taken so the real colour of the background is missing.

Going..Going… Almost gone!!

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There are perhaps the last pictures of the winter colour in our little garden. We are well into February and it’s just a matter of time the weather will begin to warm up and leave a trail of dried plants and empty patches. The petunia’s have already started drying up, the zinnia’s are losing colour and new rose buds have stopped appearing, even though the plant itself is taking off. Stepping out into the early morning mist is still a heavenly experience and will remain so for the next couple of months. But, as they say, nothing lasts forever and this, too, will end. Sooner, rather than later!