Well the fabulous Autumn weather continues, so each day takes us out walking in a different direction making the most of the sunshine, plus getting our allowed daily exercise đ
Our local village of Aigre is within easy walking distance (to pick up baguettes and croissants) and as we headed out this morning there were still signs of the first frosts on the ground.
The walk alongside our little river is just gorgeous and it will be great to watch the rural changes throughout the seasons, in this very agricultural corner of the world.
The quality of the river water is stunning and I think the sign below states that?
Plus little information boards en route detail the care that is put into keeping this pristine environment.
And then after all that exercise what better than a picnic lunch in the courtyard. This is 22nd November isnât it????
All looking idealic and you’ve certainly got better weather than I have. I wonder if the fruits are apricot or peach ?
…. possibly pomegranate ?
Think youâre right with that one Dave.
What a gorgeous walk. How is the internet/phone saga going. We have just returned from a trip to Victoria to see Joe and family. It was wonderful and quite emotional to see the family and celebrate Ashli’s 13th birthday. I too thought pomegranate. The birds are taking all mine before they get to develop.
Hi Robby and Bill, Ashley is 13!!!! So glad youâve been able to see the Victorian gang again, please give them our love on your next visit. Now, having cut the mystery fruit open they are not pomegranates, will have to check out the name on our next shopping outing as I saw them in the supermarket fruit section.
I will wait to hear Sue, on a second look I decided they were not red enough for a pomegranate. All the family will be here for Christmas. An extra 15 with the house in renovation ruin. Bring out the tents. hmmm We will raise a glass to you over Christmas dinner. When we drove through Bairnsdale on the way to Vic, must say I nearly shed a tear. xx
Renovations and 15 plus for Christmas!!! Youâre amazing RobbyđYes, youâre the winner it is a persimmon đđ Sold in the shops here as Kaki, so did a translation. Mind you what do you do with them??
Maybe persimmons??? not that I have ever had one
Barry thinks the ftuit on the tree looks like Quince ..We had them growing on NZ.
The non astringent makes great jelly to got with cheese.
Hi Judy and Barry, thanks for the tip re quince. I think we may have one of those in the garden. However the featured fruit turns out to be a persimmon, sold over here as kaki fruit.
Wow, Sue & Chris ….. your amazing adventure just keeps on delivering. I absolutely love the look of your new home!
Thanks Eils, hope we may welcome you and Stan here one day x
Nope, never done anything with a persimmon so no tips.