The weather here is changing fast – the days are pleasantly warm and the nights are still cool enough to ensure that the fiery heat of the day is kept at bay for a little while longer. We have not seen rain in over 2 and a half weeks and probably will not see grey clouds on our horizon for another 3 months or so. All the wild plants that, up to a few weeks ago delighted us with their vibrant and pretty flowers, are turning golden and brown and will soon wither and die.
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The poppies are still around though, nodding their sleepy heads on their slim stalks at the slightest breeze. But soon, they too will succumb to the unrelenting heat. Such is the cycle of nature …
With family visiting, we are spending most of our days planning outings and BBQs, visiting the little nooks and crannies on this little island that are off the beaten track, having fun and making memories along the way.
Meanwhile the sea’s call is getting louder and I am yearning for my first swim …
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Hi Loree, I think can wait a while longer for the long hot days to settle in and am quite enjoying the few scattered clouds that thankfully shade us from the heat and brightness of our sun! I loved looking at your pictures, the poppy one is really beautiful.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your trips around the island and keep clicking that camera to share : )
Best wishes,
Doreen
Looks like you're enjoying yourself with your in-laws.
ReplyDeleteLovely pictures!
Sue.
it's the opposite here. we've been getting lots of rain - to the point of flooding and scary tornado warnings.
ReplyDeleteHi, it sounds like you're having fun! That water sure does look inviting...
ReplyDeleteIt's almost the end of May, but we had a straight week of just rain and grey sky.
ReplyDeleteHope you're having fun creating memories with your family!
Hi dear Loree
ReplyDeletethose few words.. 'the sea's call is getting louder' has me yearning for summer again.. I took a walk around the bay last night and feel as if I miss summer already... perhaps I should visit you. hehehe
Have a lovely weekend.. ciao xxx Julie
that poppy is just gorgeous! have fun with your family...
ReplyDeleteeven with a drought, malta is exquisitely lovely, as seen through your amazing lens. with a sea like that, i bet you can't wait for your first swim of the season!
ReplyDeleteMy commute has bursting patches of poppies planted by the different counties along the highway. Spectacular ~ xox Alexandra
ReplyDeleteHi Loree...super beautiful poppy..so gorgeous..quite a punch of color!
ReplyDeleteHope you are enjoying all of you special time with family..hooray..and saluti!
KIKi
Loree, Cyprus and Malta are experiencing the same weather pattern. Enjoy your island in the sun!
ReplyDeleteThe poppies are growing like crazy this year, they look stunning.
In Belgium it doesn't rain either, which is very strange, because normally it rains all the time ! Now farmers start to complain and I have to water my flower pots every evening !
ReplyDeleteYour tourist season has certainly started too. Malta will be full again !
love the picture of the ocean. It is really a beautiful shot.
ReplyDeleteYou take amazing photographs!
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