Ok, not really. More like the curvature of the vineyard. In France, most vineyards are planted on hillsides to take advantage of natural drainage. In this photo, you can see how the vineyard parcels out back drain into ravines on the left and right (where the trees are), then down into the river below. Our hamlet, visible in the center, is built on a high spot above the river.
Yesterday, while not as hot as the day before, was particularly uncomfortable because of high humidity. It felt like every movement was a chore. I did a little yard work in the morning, nothing strenuous I can assure you, after which I was drenched. There was more "heat lightning" over night (I didn't sleep much), but no storms where we are, and this morning we're at a cool 23ºC (about 73ºF). It's still lourd (humid), but we don't feel it as much. That will change once the sun comes up.
Another beautiful photo of the beautiful view. We’re expecting upwards of 37C/99F today. We’ll be shut-ins.
ReplyDeleteAs you can imagine, when you live somewhere (like St. Louis, Missouri!) where that kind of humidity, coupled with high heat, all day and all night, every day and every night, is the case... air conditioning becomes a luxury you don't want to live without. Even when we had temperatures in the 100°F range for days, but the humidity was very low, it was more bearable than the oppressiveness of constant high humidity with temperatures in the 90s. I don't ever blame anyone for preferring not to have AC, but that's usually when you don't have to deal with the kind of weather we have here, in the summer. The humidity is just disgusting.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful shot!
ReplyDeleteBettyAnn
mitch, I would be, too!
ReplyDeletejudy, I remember that from when we lived in DC. And, of course, Ken grew up with it in Carolina.
bettyann, :)