A few days ago, rain from dull, grey clouds whipped by a cold wind washed away the Indian Summer we enjoyed last week. Although the clouds are still lingering with just a little bit of sunshine breaking through at times, we hope we've seen the last of the many showers, some heavy, some light, when they departed early this morning and the temperature rose, to our relief - the sudden drop by 10C or more from last week’s was a bit of a shock! Now everything seems more normal for the time of the year.
This afternoon, we sent to what is rapidly becoming my other-half’s second home - the DIY store at Stenay. Afterwards we stopped off at Port Pleasance for a while and watched some anglers but my eye was taken by their small dog on the opposite bank as he stared and stared into the water and edge on the far side of a small boat. having spotted something only he could see.
All the scenery here is beautiful but we took “the scenic route” on the way back, through numerous forests, each opening onto views of more forests on the many hills and through some of the small villages tucked under those hills.
Two jackdaws (I think) welcomed us back as we parked outside our garage.
A simple outing but we are again dazzled by the beauty of this area lit up by the autumn colours.
Lovely. I particularly like the figure with a book and a dog(?), with the autumn offering of squashes!
ReplyDeleteGreat, aisn't it - I think it may be the work of Stephanie Coupade...a local metalwork artist.
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