A Memory of the Glorious Summer

As days gets colder it's good to remember the glorious summer we had this year.
Wind-surfing on lake Dathée.

Sent by Peter Drearey, Villedieu

Norman Ceps

A lovely cep I found recently on a mushroom hunt in St Sever forest - and consumed with gusto. Take advantage of the mild damp weather, perfect for mushrooms and mushroomers.

Sent by Peter Drearey, 

Calvados 

Rowan Berries Mean Harsh Winter

Our young rowan tree produced lots of fruit this year. Old folks say that when rowans produce lots of red berries, the winter is going to be harsh.  Did you know?

Sent by Alice MacAlistair,

Vire Valley

A beach near Cancale at low tide

A beach near Cancale at low tide.

Sent by Francesca Bostock

St Malo Aquarium

The Aquarium at Saint-Malo.

Cancale, the capital of oysters

The town of Cancale, at the Western edge of the Bay of Mont St Michel, is often called the oyster capital of France. At low tide sprawling oyster beds can be seen going out far into the sea.

Sent by Francesca Bostock,

South Manche

Traffic Light Tomatoes

Another Norman harvest: tomatoes, green and red. 

Sent by Francesca Bostock,

South Manche