Arrival of summer

May 7th and summer has arrived. Deep blue skies with a light breeze and a strong golden sun in the sky. I've been watching the two tall ones create a new space in the garden. They seem to have extended the 'ruin' they built last year and are now painstakingly laying natural stone on its side to form a patio area. Standing by in the wings are a selection of flowering plants that will be trained over some ancient chestnut beams to create a shady pergola. This along with the improvements they have made recently to the water tank will make the square garden close to the house a veritable paradise to relax in. The only sounds that might break in to arouse ones mind are the gentle croaks from the frog who has taken up residence in the pond.

Tim and Amanda have spent a lovely two weeks with us in 'El Lujar' on the occasion of their honeymoon. Here is the kind message they left for us:

This has proved to be a fabulous location for our honeymoon. Fantastic walks with the added interest of wonderful flowers and wildlife. Thank you so much for the delicious food and your kind hospitality.

Amanda and Tim, May 1st 2009, El Lujar

Tim also wrote and extensive and most interesting list of the wildlife they had seen, but they omitted to mention that pride of place as the most distinguished example of animal life must surely go the the dachshund now writing this blog.

Finally, disturbing news from the vegetable garden. When up taking a dawn patrol this morning Robert startled at least two wild boar as they breakfasted on our newly planted potatoes.

Yours, on the defensive,

Fergus