Sunday, May 09, 2010

The poppies are coming


May is a wonderful month in Provence, as the blossom falls the landscape comes alive with fields of poppies


The days become warmer, the shutters on second homes open, the pool covers are off and the markets are getting busy as the range of local produce 'grows'







The first two pictures were taken in 2006 and 2008 one week from now. Will this year colour match the spectacle?



Well  at least the rosé is being served chilled.




A Mistral to blow away the clouds and any remaining volcanic ash would be welcome today....!



rather than the warm and humid Levant wind, which is currently blowing humidity from the East.





Meanwhile the cloudy unsettled weather brings a dramatic and fast changing skyline.







Our new 'boule court' has been built and awaits the first international challenge! watch this space

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