Relief! It’s stopped raining and it has been pleasant enough to walk out in the evening to enjoy the last of the soft light warming the bay. But much inclement weather has damaged the cliffs and worryingly, landslips are evident everywhere.

And spring has sprung. Up early are the arum lilies. Who would have thought that these statuesque flowers would emerge from the piles of  mush that they were in the terraces only a few weeks ago.

Sweeps of clematis montana are out and about showing the still bare apple tree how to blossom while the ubiquitous rosemary waterfalls are still tumbling over the front terraces.

Sadly all the lavenders have died on lavender hill as the weather has been too harsh. Before the erigerons take over, we are going to try planting more agapanthuses. They are tough enough to stand the salt blasting on this exposed site.

But for now, it’s enough to just enjoy the evening light and sound of calm waters.

Not much writing work on the book this month but some research and contemplation so…

…come back next month for news of gang warfare at Angies.