It was quite a scramble to the top of the ravine. A network of tree roots and loose scree kept us on our toes as we wended our way through the cool of the forest. A fine cascade of water whispered down the rock face, moistening the glistening moss. To the left and fairly high up we spotted the red disas, wild orchids which have a short flowering season. We felt lucky, usually they flower in February and already they are in bloom. The cool of the Afromontane was a treat for a summer’s morning with the temperature rising and the wind picking up, to be embowered by the shade and the towering trees. Indigenous trees, gnarled and twisted; some adapted to lateral growth before turning upwards to reach the light. 
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Nature on the Edge 
What a lovely reward for your effort!
You’re right Gilly! Set the mood for the day, dwelling on the gift of wild flowers 🙂
Wooooooow great pictures
Thanks! It was one of those perfect kind of days.
So nice to turn from the white mountains of snow outside the window to —- these wonderful photos!
‘lateral growth’ towards the light. I’ve just read the same thing about live oaks on a Texas blog.
Makes us marvel at how complex trees are in their ‘technology’ to adapt for the optimum degree of survival 🙂