Beach days

It's warm, dry and sunny!
Perfect beach weather.

I don't miss the humid summers of Hong Kong.

Soon I will go to George where it will be cold and wet.

But for today, we have summer.










The Golden Chain Tree.

Beware, it is poisonous.

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