Off wandering again . . .

In the morning I am leaving all this behind

the peacock's new tail

my lilac bush flowering for the first time since it

almost died  due to drought 

nigh on ten years ago

and the splendour of apple blossom everywhere.

I am not sure how I can leave my garden in full spring finery

but the chance to go up north to the desert country

does not come my way often 

and when it does, I jump at it.

So dear friends, I will be out of phone and internet reach

for the next 12+ days

wish me luck . . .