I've taken you on this path before, the one that starts at the cemetery in Lumignano and continues to Castegnero along the high ridge through groves of olive trees with sweeping views along the way; it includes the the opportunity to return to lower Lumignano through the fields of grape vines. Cherry trees and pines dot the landscape, too.
But that was the early spring and this is mid summer! We so enjoy the opportunity to be spectators to this great free show put on by Mother Nature, without fail, year after year as the seasons change.
The most notable things in our landscape during mid summer are the lush vines fat with grapes on the cusp of harvest, the bone-dry rocky creek beds, and the varying hues of green that cover the panorama, green that will fade upon the arrival of fall and completely disappear until spring.
This is a beautiful place, indeed, this piece of Italy I call home.
ahhh... absolutely lovely! I want to pluck one of those grapes right off the computer screen ;)
ReplyDeleteIt really is a lovely place....so why do I constantly have to actively look to see this beauty? It's an odd thing. I don't see it each day.
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I think we take for granted the beauty of that which is around us. Beauty is all around us if we are willing to see it!
ReplyDeleteYes! I do need reminders nonetheless. I do think I'm getting better at it.
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I still marvel at the beauty of creation. L'eterno mutare delle stagioni. M
ReplyDeleteWhere should I park for trail # 2? When the my brats, I mean kids!, go back to school, we need to meet up! Can't wait to meet you!
ReplyDeleteThe best place to park is in the public lot across from the church.
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PS. I will get pretty busy about the same time your kiddos head back to school ;) Really.