It's that time of year when the word fecundity springs to mind. The olive grove where we live is brimming with wild flowers and blossom is bursting out on trees.
 |
| Wild flowers among the olive trees |
I have pointed out before that most visitors who come to Greece during the height of the summer are probably completely unaware of the wealth of wild flowers that grow here. They miss out on a spectacular display which is brought to a rapid end by summer's brassy heat.
 |
| Orchids and, er, other flowers. I don't know the names, but I still enjoy them. |
The fruit trees are continuing to show off with glorious displays of blossom. The large blossom below is on a quince tree and below that is cherry blossom.
And to top it all off, Merkel, our landlord's cat, who lives on the land here, has finally had her kittens. Five of them, and here she is about eight hours after giving birth.
 |
| Merkel with her kittens. They take after their mother and their numerous fathers. |
yep Greece was a bit scorched the last time I went there - Greece in the spring is on the, sadly rather too long, bucket list.
ReplyDeleteWell let's hope the bigger the bucket, the longer the life.
Delete