So, it’s the end of a wonderful summer – but also a frightening summer with far too high temperatures.
The little port at the other side of the water, is glowing in the morning sun. It’s September, and temperatures should be falling. Should be…but are not. We swim every day in the warm sea.
I pick up Milo and we walk along the summer houses by the water. The neighbours let their flowers invade the walk, and I love those high, handsome bells.
As we head for the meadows and the canal, one of the big herons sweeps over our heads. It is the last visit to our summer house this year, and I always feel sad to say goodbye to this beloved place. A piece of freedom – a haven of peacefulness it is. And when the summer tourists have left, everything is quiet, and Mother Nature can take it back and have it all to herself.
The car is packed, and we drive back home again. The first thing to do is to water all the plants and flowers. Hardly any rain fell here this summer, and some plants didn’t survive. We don’t have our own well – so – there are choices to be made. Which plants or flowers do I absolutely want to live? Which ones must I let go?
It’s easier indoors, where I can close the blinds and and save all the plants from the scorching sun.
I try not to think about that ominous heat – only to love the beautiful summer we had. But, something is very wrong with the climate. And – with many other things in this world. Still, I am grateful for a wonderful summer with family and friends. They are my hope. I hope you had a lovely summer too. Or the season you are in.
Leya 
Gorgeous gallery!
Thank you, Egidio!
Such beautiful photos!
Thank you – to remember it by.
What a tender farewell to a place you love. Climate change is evident throughout the earth and in every country. It is only a few powerful entities that pretend it isn’t; those who profit from ignoring reality. I especially resonate with your statement, ”…when the summer tourists have left, everything is quiet, and Mother Nature can take it back and have it all to herself.” Soon I will return to our Long Beach condominium for two-week stays about every month until June 2026.
Thank you, Lindy. ” …those who profit from ignoring reality.” Yes. We use to say people are cutting the branch they are sitting on.
Wishing you all a good time at Long Beach♥ Free and easy.
Beautiful reflections on a beautiful summer. You’re right though, it’s been far warmer in northern Europe in particular than it should be. Here in the UK though I think we notice more the lack of rain in the summer, and both warmer and wetter winters. It seems to be too late to take action against these changes, only to try to keep them under some sort of control and to take mitigating actions to help us live with them. But will we?
Yes, will we…We must.
Greetings,
Romans 12 2,
Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.
Regards,yogimk
Difficult choices for you, AC. My heart goes out to you. Your summer cottage must provide you with such solace. Beautiful photos.
Thank you my sweet friend! I hope you are all well.♥ I have been worse than ever with keeping contact this summer.
Me too. Life happens. Take care of yourself.
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These are wonderful postcards of a – for you – wonderful summer. But apart from our couple of rather frightening heatwaves, it’s been a dull and gloomy summer here, and autumn is proving, so far, seasonally chilly.
Oh, thank you, but I hope your Autumn will bring some crisp and colourful days instead!
Nice reflection of a summer nearly gone.
Thank you, David. It’s always a bit sad.
What a beautiful place your summer house is.
Thank you – we are very grateful to have it in the family still.
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What a lovely tour and setting. We also had a very warm and unsettling summer.
Yes, it’s everywhere now…