This photo just about sums up the week - it's been unseasonably cold and moist. Of course it is all swings and roundabouts and a bit of balance after a record breaking dry April and a warm and dry March. The pendulum has to swing back and it did.
The photo was taken at the annual trout fishing day at the village lake. I gather there were quite a few rods early on, but by the time I got there, I only counted about 30 or so, many of which were small children or members of the Fishing Club committee. I saw a few fish caught and rather more jumping for joy or food during the rain showers. Having said that, it is always a convivial occasion. Our new village mayor was helping behind the bar, which gave us the opportunity to discuss odd things that are current in the area. He also provided cakes for the volunteers, which means he is definitely allowed back!
if you don't believe me about the weather, here is another photo from earlier in the week including a bit of very bright rainbow. My lemon tree by the front door is also being nibbled by snails.
But while the weather is proving to be boring/annoying, if you look around, as ever there are things to delight. One of my chums on the Comite des Fetes alerted me to it, so I was able to admire the Tulip Tree in a garden nearby when it is in flower. I have never noticed these blooms before, and they are quite magnificent.
Anyway, that's it for a rather dull week. If the weather had been better, I'm sure I would have been more inspired with photos from the trout fishing day. "They" promise better weather by the end of next week, so I hope to have photos of flowers in sunshine and stories about a dodgy chimney for you, fingers crossed!
Have a good week!
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