16 December 2010

another day on top of the world



Day 3 of my stay on top of the world (or so it seems). This native cloud forest plant, stachytarpheta, attracts many varieties of hummingbirds.
Monteverde is a community full of talent, including my hostess's brother Paul, who is a painter, instrument maker, sculptor and viola player ; always looking for a trio or quartet to play with. Sometimes he comes over and plays with Margaret on the piano.
Her sister is also staying a while . Lorna is a potter whose work I have admired for many years. Lorna is also painting nearly every day whilst here.


Despite using at least 5 grapefruits and 2 sour oranges I only managed to get two jars of marmalade.....but is it ever good.


We took some more grapefruits from the garden to the local store. They were happy to have them.



4 comments:

  1. The marmalade looks lovely! Glad you're having such a good time! I'm still jealous of where you are! :) x

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  2. FELIZ NATAL,
    FELIZ ANO NOVO,
    FELICIDADE SEMPRE.

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  3. Mmm, my mouth is watering. It looks so richly coloured.

    Joyeux Noël, gentle friend!

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  4. Sun, warmth and homemade jam - paradise, no doubt. Enjoy!

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