A Little Oasis

My blog has been looking a little dull of late.

I do so like to have photos on each of my posts.

And I've missed not being able to share them with you.

Especially now that spring is underway,

though you wouldn't know it today,

as it's dull and rainy.

But not to worry as I have some springlike photos

tucked away just waiting to be aired.

But before I do,

I'd just like to thank you all

for sticking with me through these sporadic blogging months,

and welcome new readers and followers.

It's lovely to have you all here!

Now that I've upgraded my account on Blogger,

and found a way to download photos from the camera

onto the computer,

in a roundabout manner,

I hope to be here on a more regular basis.

After all

there's so much to share,

and I miss not being in touch with you.

Back to the spring like photos...

These were taken about a week ago

on the way back from a walk with the hounds.

It's become our practice to drive above the village each afternoon

with the hounds.

It gives us lovely views over the valley

and new smells for the hounds.

The photos you see here

were taken on the way back down the valley after one of these walks.

I'd been admiring one of the trees which is laden with blossom.

I asked Mike to pull over so I could capture it.

There are a number of areas throughout the vineyards

which invite you to stop

and take in the view.

Sometimes it's just a clearing overlooking the valley,

sometimes a bench,

sometimes a bench with a telescope for you to get a closer look.

Sometimes,

a chapel.

The area pictured here is larger than most,

with tables, chairs,

water on tap,

and an interpretation board.

It is a popular place for people to sit or stand.

Each day as we passed last week,

there was always someone there.

Except for when I took these photos.

A little oasis.