Fire! – 2022/32
on 13th August 2022
with
1 Comment
Fire is an ever present danger in summer across the Mediterranean.
Come to our party! – 2022/28
on 16th July 2022
with
4 Comments
Only the most hardy and drought tolerant plants are in flower in summer. But those which are, are usually spectacular.
Insects a plenty – 2022/25
on 25th June 2022
with
3 Comments
We have just passed the northern Summer Solstice, so now are on the downhill slope towards winter.
Happy New Year! – 2021/52
on 1st January 2022
with
6 Comments
Take a walk with me through the Maquis on this New Year’s Day, 2022
On the tiles again – 2021/51
on 26th December 2021
with
3 Comments
Christmas in Dol is a low key affair. Family celebrations are the important part of the festival.
A bit of a spurge – 2021/39
on 2nd October 2021
with
3 Comments
Everywhere you look now, the colours of autumn are beginning to appear
The worst Mediterranean fires ever – 2021/32
on 14th August 2021
with
2 Comments
With forest fires in many areas of the Mediterranean basin, I have been thinking of the preparations I need in case fire breaks on in the forest at the back of my home.
Last blast of winter – 2021/06
on 13th February 2021
with
2 Comments
Any time from late January is blossom time in Dol. But another stunning tree in flower at this time of year is the Mimosa, Acacia dealbata
Clothespegs and broomsticks – 2021/01
on 9th January 2021
with
2 Comments
Even in winter we can see rainbows, as a fast moving rain storm clears, to be followed by sunshine.
The natural year in Dol – 2021/00
on 2nd January 2021
with
3 Comments
I am alive to the natural world in which I live, observing the day to day changes as the seasons inexorably march forwards.