Heat Wave

We had a lot of rain in June and July (tail end of the same weather systems as the UK had). There was still more rain in August but we have also had a number of sunny days. We seem to be in a bit of a heatwave now with some forecasts saying it is going to be 36C on Saturday (but most being more reasonable and saying 30 in the shade). Things still look very green though as it seems that when the sun shines for a few days we get a thunderstorm to wet things off again. It was very noticable driving away from the mountains to get the sheep that it gets much dryer as you go further away.

The house is still staying relatively cool downstairs - the benefit of 65cm thick walls. Upstairs is roasting through as there is no insulation inside the tiles yet (that is planned for the current phase of work).

With the sun the sunflowers have come out - tiny bit of planting that is not aimed at eating - although maybe we will get some seeds. Pretty and useful.