A nice cool dip in the water... In my dreams...
It's been too hot to work during the day. It feels as though the sun is melting my bones.... But today we went up at six in the evening and did three hours of earth bagging and got a row done in the blissful coolness of evening. The sunset on the horizon and just a hint of mosquito near the end.
I have been trying to learn more about permaculture via the internet. Rather addictive. Some good videos on Utube. I realize that I must do more mulching and even make shade for the plants as it is very windy and sunny on the hill. I do not want to be a slave to the hose pipe (nor have to pay big water bills) and after reading Soloman's book on low irrigation gardening, I know it is possible to grow stuff like he describes. Just have to get out of the habit of planting eveything so close together and give them some ground cover. Also, a good drenching every few days or weeks is better than dribbles every day.
Meanwhile, back in the village, Laura and Nuno have got engaged and we are all thrilled. Laura and Isabella are getting very excited, planning the dress and the do. They're going to get married next June, so there will be no excuse for anyone saying that they can't come over from UK, or any other part of the globe.
Last weekend we (Laura, Isabella and I) went to Monica and Carlos' Open day and had fun making stick dollies and I did a bit of spinning. Monica has made the garden beautiful and Carlos has made the house beautiful. Good job.
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