On Saturday, God answered one of my prayers. First I smelt that African smell of rain on the ground... then I heard thunder ... then I looked out of the window and saw big drops of rain... then I went outside and stood in the garden and felt the heavy rain drops falling on me!! I LOVE African thunder storms. It only lasted a few minutes, but it was wonderful.
Straight after the rain, a variety of birds descended on the garden, digging for whatever it is they eat. I got some photos of them - some a bit blurry - but here they are :
A family of crested barbits
A starling
A white browed sparrow weaver
A Karoo thrush
A novel way of discouraging the birds from eating the fruit on the fruit trees - a rubber snake - and it works!
Later in the morning Elizabeth took me to the biggest fabric and haberdashery shop that I have ever been in. I just drooled. 
On Sunday it was lovely to see how the garden around my brother's church has flourished.
Also the wall hangings inside the chapel - here is a photo of a "Noah" hanging - all hand embroidered by a very gifted lady. 
Although I am still enjoying a wonderful holiday with my family in South Africa, I am missing my family on St Helena - I have been away for nearly 3 weeks now.
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