A staring competition

Chores this morning and this afternoon I've had a wander over the back.  Quite a few butterflies and bees enjoying the sunshine, although it's still very breezy.

These little grasshoppers are usually well hidden in the grass, but this one was very obliging.

I've still got hives, which is driving me round the bend, even though I'm taking anti-histamine tablets and using an icepack on my neck.  I'm also trying to stay out of the sun.  Never mind, I'm sure it'll clear up in its own time.