After the Rain

This morning we were back at my auntie's flat to do more sorting out and to catch up with a couple more of her neighbours ( Mr& Mrs S).
It was still very hot and humid but by late afternoon the rain and thunder had started, and continued into the early evening. When it stopped, I dashed out into my Mum's garden and grabbed a photo of the Crocosmia and Acer.
C, one of my Mum's  former neighbours, came round for coffee and a lovely chat. She still runs the road's book club which used to be an important part of my  Mother's social life, and  it was great to catch up with her news.