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The Castle of Galeazza after the Earthquake

For Laura Bonsi

Who was lucky enough to see this little bastard lizard jump straight up at my face as I was taking this photo. Very funny!!! I think my scream even made me laugh!

Hello there nice square piece of glass for another mini cold frame!

There are many great things about living in an Italian castle that is half in ruin - an endless supply of glass is one of them.

Snow!

It’s normally a once-a-year treat to have a storm like this. Last year no snow to speak of, and a few years back way too much - maybe 5 storms - but on an average it happens once a year in this part of Emilia Romagna… and because it snows so seldom, it’s a real treat. The novelty doesn’t wear off, and in a few days it normally warms up and it’s gone…

We’ve had such a mild and dry winter we really needed this… And it hasn’t come too late, like when the daffodils are just about to open in March. Perfect fluffy white blanket at just the right time of year. 

Thank you, winter gods, for making magic!