Aye, the Nights are Fair Drawing In

I hear it's snowing already in Finland but here the days are still full of sunshine and warmth. That is, until this week. The 'rainy season' has started and we've had the full repertoire of thunder and lightning and rain pissing down like it is never going to stop. So, better enjoy the few sunny days while they are still here. Also, soon it's time for my knee operation and then it'll be all indoors for me for nearly two months.

Luckily there are many little country roads and paths nearby and I've been collecting some flower seeds on my walks, to add to my collection of vegetable and fruit seeds at home. Maybe next year I'll be planting them in our own garden, if all goes well.

The beautiful autumn colours never stop amazing me!

The other day I took the car and drove up to the mountains and found a lovely quiet spot where I sat for hours, reading, knitting (oh, yes!) and just taking in the peace and quiet. And look who showed up! This little beetle busily rolling it's ball of shit; food for the family maybe?
First time I've ever seen one in nature. Thought they only live in Africa...My brother, the biologist, would be delighted by the level of my knowledge.

This is the view today from our window. Nice and wet. Doesn't look too bad on a photo, I suppose,  but I tell you it was pissing down like nobody's business. I think I'll stay indoors then.

Few more photos of lovely autumn colours instead of that fifty shades of grey to lift up the mood.

So everybody - put your woollen socks on, get the candles out and snuggle up to your nearest and dearest and enjoy the cool autumn days and nights. It's time to hibernate a litlle bit.