Even though
the temperature has finally dropped to more normal autumn digits – sometimes
only a couple of degrees above freezing point at night – there is still no end
in sight to the exceptional period of rainless days in our corner of the world.
While waiting for
the rain and the winter mushroom (Craterellus tubaeformis) season to begin we have continued to visit the summer cottage
every few days arranging and clearing the place out for winter even a bit more than
need be just in case.
We will not
know until sometime next year whether the lease will be renewed for next
summer or not. The present owner has never used the cottage himself having
bought the place a few years ago with the intention to build a modern holiday
home there. Renewal will depend on whether or not his construction project will see some progress. Besides, I feel raking and the like are very good outdoor activities for
me reluctant as I am to do any exercise for exercise’s sake. As soon as the
mushrooms are springing up we will start frequenting the forest.
Glad you are enjoying your summer home for a few more weeks. Hopefully no building next year so you will continue to be able to use it. Beautiful photos as always. Such an amazing place; will visit one of these days:) B x
ReplyDeleteThank you, Barbara. I believe it is a question of construction permits, which are rather strict at a site like this so we are hopeful.
DeleteThe setting of the cottage has been superb in every season! I will keep my fingers crossed that you mill be lucky enough to share it with us too for another year. Sarah x
ReplyDeleteI am happy you've enjoyed the posts. We are certainly keeping our fingers crossed, too.
DeleteSuch amazing beauty - I can understand why you want to return as often as possible! x Karen
ReplyDeleteThanks you, Karen. It's starting to feel too chilly inside the cottage even with the coat on as it is not built for the colder season but we do like to enjoy the outdoor view there.
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