The last of the summer days...

October is upon us here in the farmlands of Central Portugal and with it comes the much-needed fall rains, the clearing away of the last of the summer vegetables from the fields, and the planting of fall crops.

I live in a few rooms up the stone steps on the second level of my little casa. From my perch up here, I can survey the farms behind the stone wall at the edge of my property and watch the seasonal changes.

This is also my afternoon napping settee where Kiitos and I curl up with a book and a cup of coffee and give my eyes a break from the computer. Even during the hottest of summer days, I can almost always find a welcome breeze up on the terrace.

Original art by Kristin Fellows