Ducklings

One of the best things about spring is the imminent arrival of duckings. Cute, fluffy, feathered and bemused, they provide endless enjoyment and warm the hearts of everyone everywhere. Never has the presence of ducklings failed to put a smile on my face, they're brilliant! 

This year, every time I was lucky enough to see them I never had my camera with me, until bang, right in the middle of summer when I found some late bloomers! I was having lunch in the park when they wandered over, waddling in their characteristically amusing fashion. They were simply adorable, one minute huddling next to their mother and the next running off in search of adventure. 
I think it's their mix of vulnerability and curiosity about the world that makes them so endearing..(that and their perpetual fluffiness) 

 I just wanted to pick them up and take them home with me! 

Pleasure

In Provence  the attitude to life is calm and all about pleasure,(especially if pleasure can be ingested). The fruit bursts with flavour and the wine leaves a constant smile on your face..don't even get me started on the bread or we'll be here all day. My favourite moments were spent at this table in the sunshine, drinking rosé, eating melon and conversing in broken French.

June

  
If you are or ever were a student, you'll recognize that blissful atmosphere in June when your final exams are over for the summer. 

Heavenly

 I recently discovered Charentais, the sweetest melons in the world. Native to the south-west of France, they are a heavenly compliment to parma ham and fresh bread. I'm having withdrawal symptoms already.