Day in the Town

Last week I went to Montpellier in search of inspiration and new books, leaving home like this.

And coming home a bit like this.

 Yes, it's still a bit hot and humid in here. At this time of the year it is an effort to even leave the house and expose oneself to the elements but once in a while it is necessary to get diversion from the daily grind. And go buy some more books. I get nervous when my unread-book pile gets down to 3-4 books. Some people need shoes, I get my fix with the books.

The night temperatures have luckily fallen to around +18°c, but during the day the place is still more like Sahara. The autumn is coming, yet not fast enough! 

At least I'm not doing the grapepicking this year, due to the knee-problems (something positive at least). The last time nearly killed me, as we toiled under the hottest September  sun in 20 years, and I almost fainted on the first day. No alcohol involved...that would've been the first!

The old town is really beautiful and atmospheric, offering some much needed shade. Like so.

Spoon anyone? I wonder if they sell cake here..?

But not many people around. Must be holiday or something.

Not here either.

I must be the only person crazy enough to wander the streets in this heat. But hey, at least I get the streets all to myself. Not a thing you can say often in France.

Better go and cool down in the Botanic Gardens. Which is a lovely place, by the way, if you ever happen to be in Montpellier and search for some shade and peace.

Waterlilies, just opening their flowers. I really wanted to go and swim among them but better not, I might get arrested.