Mid Summer Sizzler

Mid Summer Sizzle.............. It really is strange that the sun only goes down for about three hours, or so it seems at the moment. I think of the birds and wee animals outside making hay while the sun shines (alas,  infrequently in these parts) . The birds sing their hearts out .. the young to be fed and the older ones to find a mate. 

In France, a nightingale in the garden sang throughout every evening in May, and into June. Does that mean he is alone in the village ? That is just too, too sad. 

Image courtesy from the RSPB

                       

Aside from wildlife, the roses and the heady scent of the Elderflowers sum up the summer for me. I wish I could bottle that scent to cheer me up during the winter months.     

Moving home at the end of this month, so all creative clutter is being packed away. All the crazy disorder on my desk being put into boxes and into store for a month. I'll just have to make do with a pen and pad, watercolours and a camera. Who knows what will emerge. I don't want to wish the summer away, but can't wait until August when normality can resume. 

Travels to Copenhagen, Denmark

Oh dear ! I was doing so well getting into the swing of things with my blog, and then we had to go travelling for a while to "wonderful wonderful Copenhagen" - and it really is.

Summer is just arriving here, the last week blossom has just come out and the city has greened up. Copenhagen is a walking or even better cycling city - so nice to leave the car behind.

Last Sunday we went to the fantastic Copenhagen National Museum of Art . It was dark and raining all day, but inside the free museum was all abuzz. You can get up close to paintings, take photos and they have workshops for children. The curators ( is that the best name for them?) were so helpful and we stayed much longer than we expected.
We've got the dogs with us on this trip - and as well as city trips we have to go the beach each day, just so Frank can enjoy a swim! I love this photo of Amager Strand with the gasometers in the background, the old industry is changing and the people are reclaiming the coast - all very nice.

Finally Have just discovered the local flea markets around Copenhagen, so keep an eye out for what I find in my next post.