The Funky Moth and the Green Pea Spider

This colourful little character caught my attention two nights ago, walking in agitated circles around and around a potplant.

I'm not sure if it was looking for a place to lay eggs, judging by the fluffy bundle beneath it's body and protruding from it's behind. The following morning it was hanging around on the patio floor, apparently threatening Dingo the dog who was fascinated but too intimidated to approach it.

Unfortunately having a wee camera and a mixture of cloud and morning light was not conducive to adequately capturing the pretty shade of green on this spider's back.

But I did think this a rather cute snap - it almost looks like the spider was more intent on eating the web than building it.

Siesta Restaurant & My First Pawpaw Flower

Ok so this isn't exactly a nature snap but I really loved the atmosphere of this Spanish restaurant Siesta, in Hartesbeespoort, that I went to with my mum.

Shaded by cool trees outside, we had a lovely afternoon out on the patio...

...and possibly one of the best desserts I've ever had - chocolate fondant with a Ferrero Rocher chocolate at the centre, smothered with berry coulis and ice cream. Wow.

Back in Kitwe, the turmeric was flowering beautfully upon my return. A photograph doesn't quite capture how it almost glows, exotic little thing.

To my absolute delight I finally have a viable pawpaw tree, after three years of failed attempts. You can just see that wee little fruit-to-be nestled away among the soft, velvety petals.