As I write this, the first showers of rain are pitter-pattering against my window. Although it's just like a scene out of a novel, it also means one thing—the end of summer is nigh. While we've still got a couple of weeks until it's officially the monsoon and our rain boots are out in full form, it's probably time to bid the scorching summer goodbye. I definitely won't miss dealing with
summer skin and getting drenched in sweat but there are a few things that I will, for certain. Mangoes as a dessert staple and summer
beach days are just a few of them. To know what the rest of them are, take a look at what I've been doing, where I've been going and what I've been eating this season.
![Pink flowers adding a summery touch to the garden! Image of pink and white flowers with green leaves in an indoor garden plant](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpv0jwO6t1nz9waEHKA-QSY71FDYip6FsmJcM58akRSC1sDSbaJlvtpq1UWLyq1ur-cyecQcPdOLpg5X3FL3Vad3HFWnW2GOwei8UwL2y-V81qSz1xxR3KhV4CLoRMIptPZA4GpVQA-ZFB/s1600/6_flowers_bonsai_nature.jpg) |
A surprise set of pretty pink blooms made an appearance in the garden this season. They took their time but were certainly worth it! |
![Cocktails and ramen for dinner! Image of pork belly ramen with eggs with a cocktail in a wine glass on a wooden table](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizosEnKw_ym8iwPm6-VD9YcQQ3AfDa7dCO24TDjH-XPT6VVydK3q6Lb0OwfEP4ehisJTL0hrC_KowNJOnZzwtC09EgtwhAibKuq49Gw-G0q2sbdMWRMZHL8xnMBf8NrdwZFTR8GnDHfAJu/s1600/4_ramen_cocktails_egg.jpg) |
Indulging in a delectable bowl of pork belly ramen with (my favourite!) a runny egg. Don't miss my gin cocktail which had a chili in it! |
![Sunny day at the beach Image of white sand at the seaside surrounded by sunshine at the beach during the day](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPp28t2TCv8uePjEnGuAK15_eetuuv-hVaPqeyXGp4gh2o7sZTqs8AAkFnB98CkjsPq6tZIpKCreVY8uJN-Zm8axUBezMsa_dww-j9gxW2aKv9nEfjf7ThU-2-SkcSb2Sx_chAkIVHv1ou/s1600/1_beach_seashore_sea_sand.jpg) |
If there was ever a picture to depict my mental happy place, this would be it—sandy, full of sunshine and besides the sea! |
![Furry little kitten Image of a grey coloured stray cat with green eyes and black stripes seated on mud](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcDAHTwXN9nVHv5kBrL0G55u-Gbj294UtO8Tx4k_buy6aKWslgrdrcM9lTf6pCfwtF_xRg3lsBx4qjgzyyCLhhEgAi8GYdKZofNCOOGp5ys7k74_GLOU05gjNdjdOQMNym-lYCQAivCZls/s1600/9_cat_pets_animals.jpg) |
This little lady gave a whole new meaning to the words 'curious cat'. Besides having lovely eyes, she definitely wasn't shy! |
![Mango lover for life Image of a juicy mango fruit cut into cubes in white floral cutlery on a wooden background](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEis_93R0JSDjOJLKwo5xIl17ssjhtmHyRbSuudG34IJPiaUJocJEFpFBKgZ1PnTW_RtN9BaAX-XSi9USOjbvkQ33JGPKQ3hxIcZabwP7XYeVr3wwSJ_7XQ9z9qv8Rvkp62-Mn64632Ym82Y/s1600/7_mangoes_fruit_dessert.jpg) |
Ripened mango flesh that's glistening with juice and beaming with vibrance. Need I say more? |
![My favourite cycling route Image of a quiet road surrounded by tall coconut palm trees, fields and blue sky in a small town](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjynrzHywynlKXnmAMyWtEjheapANFsp0eZ4GbPvz0JnM-B_53NZQDaTNqwr0VT33bHN8hgR1m4MQpVSE_OqrCGAHGgc0VtGCm6wGsVd2raquuSkyFMFX6za0hTeGGKMCNILCheVWqp3yqP/s1600/8_coconut_trees_palmtrees.jpg) |
A scene from my secluded cycling route back home. Every time I now see it, I wish I could have another of those sunny morning bike rides. |
![The perfect summer beverage! Image of a McCafe Classic Iced Coffee filled with cream, ice, milk and coffee in a plastic takeaway cup on a white background](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9Eqt340-rGqdf4IZnh4yBelu6Qgbfp5ZD6wKOlRNXiyWXKXe0D4GHBjWPjoiYhdE5_Azgv7nR9SAwf7vcQa4Rh49GJf4VR1-Kn9DuGJkqt4p1Qu8U7QNSHrMUui9uCoC2zGkC-5qvef5C/s1600/5_icedcoffee_mcdonalds_coffee.jpg) |
The antidote to every ferocious summer day is a classic iced coffee. One of my favourite beverages for summer and every other season! |
![BBQ's in the backyard Image of meat sausages being barbecued over an open flame on skewers in a clay oven](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUrDxJCTf7DnKAdN7wPsP7mpKNBMdtlTF5fUTcZwkZG5TYgeM9-wmJcdz0_xAHF4eBCzcimgm3hDO97FopmLZ-QpzWw1JqF_ublcg9iepzjW_l6VRgoYpbjjhIzXonzfsqTLiBCjpfO9YK/s1600/3_barbeque_sausages_grill.jpg) |
A beautiful Sunday afternoon spent barbecuing in the backyard. Smokey air and delicious food is exactly what summer days are made of! |
![TV show binge time Screenshot of tv show big little lies' theme song before the tv show began as I binged on it during summer](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEip3iWwHSDQqPtpZ7p4dBPcKM7Hj409QH3oAMRa9JvJhtU4v_XqyT4Qkzcs9RpEteIcfyep7ED7UGX4ypOBc_qJSZxuaf-vw-6fu48uK5Xsu1CzeCLsuYOARrCKwcGf5wBkwRi7SVNKVKUD/s1600/11_biglittlelies_tvshow_tv.jpg) |
Followed quite a few tv shows over the summer. Somehow murder and deceit were a running theme through them all with 'Big Little Lies' being one of my top recommendations. |
![Burger and fries kinda girl Flat lay image of a chicken burger along with potato french fries and a glass of coke on a wooden table](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8L9_cHVn2mHurryvRlesTmGcv1GUhJrhGpMh856jfih4ngAHDFvvaRI7EOQo93xBJU8vWN61cGYmT07YxaIfYIJH-DXj9VZqtEZVhiYR7DHJpw6PYMDucvKFNsup8KqH7pagpUWRoXG7E/s1600/10_burger_fries_fastfood.jpg) |
In a gluten-free, organic world, I'm the kind of girl who enjoys a juicy chicken burger with a side of French fries |
![Always by the sea Image of ripples in the water on a bed of sand with sea shells with sunshine reflecting in the sea](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhe1L_HDFH_RFd2WyQ-SgRl6fsdBDVCsL_HZUH7x-Wt147JmqofD9lYE1viRvAc_Tf_sRSFqJfPDrnjEq8-tHww2tVLj6WxqxGU6rOiAdmOFpHKHQZRsvfIYkx7C1j5Yk7G-caSiofc1nkw/s1600/2_water_ripples_sea_seaside.jpg) |
I'm a complete beach baby at heart so just the sight of ripples, shells and sand is enough to pull my heartstrings |
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With a bunch of amazing memories made during my favourite season, it's safe to say that it was a summer well spent.
xo
Dayle