Back to sticks and leaves

Now that I've finished with my travel photos, I have to get back in the habit of taking my camera out with me on walks. I really haven't given this new camera a workout yet. Since it's been so dry, I may venture down to the river (where it's usually muddy after rain) with Callie. This week is a hot one with no rain in sight.

A fern in black and white.

The grape vines are doing their thing and starting to ripen. The hot weather should help them along. This is the last full week of summer vacation for schoolkids here in France. The official first day back is next Thursday, September 1. This coming weekend will be very busy on the roads as people head back home from their vacations.