Hints of summer

The weather has been unstable lately, and we actually had a nice storm a few days ago. However,  summer is not far off.

Time for lunch by the sea.

 

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Or dinner – pure magic.

Sunset
Sunset

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A mini break on some nearby island.

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Andros Hora. Photo by Mariella Edgerly

Andros, with its lovely town and ruined Venetian fort. A mere two hours from Athens.

Andros Hora. Photo by Mariella Edgerly
Andros Hora. Photo by Mariella Edgerly

 

The jacaranda is in bloom, but not for much longer. This is Rigillis street in Athens.

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The bougainvillea is out.

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The oleanders are starting up,

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So is the lavender,

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And the geraniums.

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And it looks like we’ll be getting plenty of figs later on.

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Does anyone know what this flower is called?

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