After a marvellous summer of travelling, I’m here back at my beach house again and all is calm before the winter storms arrive. The Brawn, a local landmark, is still there standing defiant against the waves.

 

 

 

The paddle-boarders are out, enjoying the last of the warm summer sea, which is so crystal clear that you can see the rock formations similar to those in the Dingle.  And the sheltered landing for the local hobbyist fishermen has been repaired so they can stand on the rock fishing for sea bass in the evening to their heart’s content.

 

Rich memories of this summer include the ubiquitous lobster and sea food in Boston, the instantly refreshing Aperol and Prosecco spritzers in Trani, and the ‘A’ level cheese experience in the Dingle.

 

 

 

 

 

 

A Bumper Crop

And my first attempt at growing vegetables has been successful. I’ve had a bumper crop and there are generous provisions of vegetable soup in the freezer for the coming winter.

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