Supine

supine

ˈs(j)uːpʌɪn/

adjective

1. 1.

   (of a person) lying face upwards.

My favourite word at the moment. Love it. Say it... "Su-pine" So descriptive.

Whilst on a stroll around the Chrislin estate this afternoon, I 'supined' under a citrus tree. Winter in the Eastern Cape, especially the Sundays River Valley, is beautiful (when it doesn't rain). The mornings and evenings are chilly, sometimes very chilly, but by mid-morning the sun is truly quite glorious. These conditions are perfect for citrus, hence our area being one of the largest citrus export areas in South Africa. 

Citrus orchards and trees are hanging with orange and yellow gold, fleets of trucks are occupying the roads to the farms, co-operatives and harbours, transport vehicles the same, a hive of activity is found in every nook and cranny of the Sundays River Valley with farmers spying every weather and market condition, employment monies coming in and a trade influx.

Our harvest season is in full swing. And so, once in a while, one needs to stop and supine. Take it all in, smell the citrus as such. I loved my magical moment, under a citrus tree, sun warm on my skin.

Supine.