The area we live in derives its income from 3 sources - tourism, wine and fruit.
There are no shortages of tourists! with increased flights to Marseille it is noticeably busier this year than last with virtually every other car on the road either a hire plate or foreign ( lots of Belgium's, Dutch, Spanish & Italians oh and Swiss).
The vines have also flourished in one of the driest summers which has not actually been over hot. These are pictures I took yesterday of the grapes and Vines.
But, as the grapes ripen the last thing wanted now is rain as the grapes will swell and lose their quality - and it is forecast for this week so we have noticed some vineyards have started picking about a fortnight early just in case - that will give them something to talk about!! We will be doing our bit too for our friends in Menerbes who still pick by hand.
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