Shades in red

The garden is creeping up now, bursting with colour and still 

promising more with the geraniums, bougainvilleas and some 

laurels which are quicker to bloom. What is frustrating this

 year is that the rose bushes haven’t given sufficient blooms 

but it has probably occurred because of the upheaval in the 
front yard. A new path has been constructed, soil has been 
added and they may have felt stressed somehow.

I wish we could get closer to the garden especially in 

the country where flowers hang their heads for lack 

of water and we aren’t able to remedy it on the spot.

The school year is wrapping up; students are allowed to count down 
to vacation which doesn’t mean that they will be totally carefree 
though. Some preparation in advance for more difficult or 
challenging topics will be necessary. I’m thinking about this as my
 daughter is graduating from elementary school and has to face
 a higher level of requirements. Do you have kids at this stage?

I would like to thank my dear blogfriend Jane Moller from 

true-colors  who so pleasantly surprised me with this 

beautiful painting despite the fact I wasn’t the winner of her 

giveaway. It's difficult to find the words to express my thoughts 

and feelings when “unknown” people can be so unexpectedly

generous and polite, friendly and bountiful.

Jane is an aquarellist, a talented painter, native Danish but 

residing in Milan for more than 30 years. On her blog, you can 

discover various painting techniques, she is so talented indeed! 

A hug Jane!

See you!

O

Spring days on the mountain

I’m back from an escapade to Arcadia, a land immersed in myth 

and legend, a land of woods, fields and flocks, the land of Pan 

according to Greek mythology. Here are some snaps to share 

with you in rush as I’m overwhelmed with the challenges 

of my job.This is a crucial time every year. 

So, it takes less than an hour and a half to reach Vytina, 

where we use to lodge in .It is because of this retreat that 

we choose to stay there, really perfectly accommodating.

I personally needed to unwind from head to toes viewing 

the fir forested slopes and spending more time with my 

family, this is what I did. Vytina village by itself doesn’t 

say too much, hamlets around seem more picturesque and

 interesting, like Dimitsana or Stemnitsa I’m 

showing you in the pictures. What is striking is to see spring 

transform the evergreen landscape into a colourful patchwork

 between bright hues of royal purple and burning yellow. 

A real joy to walk and take photos through those 

stunning displays, a pleasure that my dear nephew shared 

more than the others with me. Woodland flowers and blooming 

trees created the most beautiful springtime symphony soothing 

the spirit outside from the hustle and bustle of the town. 

Awesome chapels hidden in the forest, wood artisans along

 our way, equestrian pitches and a scenic countryside made us 

stop several times to seize the moment and experience 

the beauty of this world. 

Are you organizing some getaway 

after a long and heavy winter? 

Wish me luck! 

O