La Vuelta a España for me is the second most important of the three grand cycling tours of the year. I have been watching the Tour de France for many years and it has defined the start of the summer proper, while the Vuelta has come to mark the end of the season. I have … Continue reading Lessons from La Vuelta
Pieris and Dandelions
The Pieris is doing very well in the garden this year (I say the garden rather than my garden as I cannot take any credit for it!). Its new growth is flaming red, a vermillion and so bright that it seems to illuminate the garden just as the sun goes down. I’ve never seen it … Continue reading Pieris and Dandelions