RAIN + SUN = GREEN!

The sierra behind the cortijo

The autumn rains are very early this year, we have had rain on and off for the last 2 weeks, plenty of sun in between, ideal conditions for the miraculous growth spurt for all green things which have  been  lying dormant waiting for the first rain since last May.

Exquisite fronds

Moss!

The springs have started to flow again

Leucojum autumnale

The moss is the first to revive in all its emerald glory, then come the small seedlings pushing up shoots over night, the most delicate little white bell flowers and the acorns start to turn from acid green to golden brown. 

The horses look forward to acorns from holm and cork oaks

Perfect example of a choza at Casa Alfarera, its a primitive shelter

Willy enjoying the last hay

 The horses and Willy the donkey are getting the last hay, they will survive on fresh grass and acorns from now on.  This may not seem so magical to Northern Europeans but for us it’s been a long hot golden summer so  all this sudden verdure is pure delight.

Lovely Lottie, only 6 months and still growing and growing.....

Cortijo draped in honeysuckle and an instant green slope

More pet boulders around the cortijo