The mountains are beautifully lit the sky a thunderous grey

 will we get back without being drenched on the way

the wind has picked up once more

and the waves are again, lapping at the shore

more wildflowers are evident, beginning to show

some to identify and some i already know

It is Friday and our usual date for fun and play

Taj and Jan who is twenty one (and a bit) today

celandine's and dandelion on the banks are starting to appear

that vivid yellow that tells me that spring is near

it is twelve degrees today and does not feel like winter yet 

for my four legged thick coated furry lined pet

There is a spectacular light, between sunshine and rain

we are back, following the familiar track again

the lac is still high with the waves lapping the shore

two measuring sticks disappeared below, not to be seen anymore.

February is the time to ski,

there is plenty of snow on the mountains as far as we can see

We all went further afield to play

with friends across the border to Spain for the day

high mountains covered in snow

bouldered rivers winding below

we had tapas in a pretty village, under the peaks

warmth, good food and company was all we seeked

We awoke to the most amazing morning

despite a tinge of pink, a shepherds warning

we observed a jay scratching the banks

feathers that matched the sky that gleamed on his flanks

a ceiling of almost tropical blue

and on our new walk a charming chateau to view

Today my hike took different routes

off to Bazordan to plant our fève shoots

Milou made a new feisty furry friend

if she was not careful, it could be a grizzly end

the snow capped mountains make great views from here

the sky was cloudless although winter grey, very clear

The clouds are a wash of ink

it feels cold enough for snow, i think

undeterred Milou bounds around

the cold is not enough to bother our shaggy hound

a great white egret glides along the shore

just as Milou, Marc and i finish our tour