It has been a nice few days but gosh I am sleepy tonight.  A proper update is in order. We have made some lovely pies and my nose has been buried in books lately when I can steal away from moving prep. Hopefully soon I will get some things typed out here about all that.  Meantime, the village is lush and green with all the rain we have had so I will just share some glimpses around town right now. 

lettuces peeking through the fruit trees in the neighbor's garden

I know what you're thinking.  I have no idea.  But I have been behind them on the open road I tell you.  In this country, anything with wheels has the same right of way as you do in your car to include horse drawn wagon, tractors, and yes, three-wheeled dealie-bobs. Hence, the license plate. : )

There are German colors flying everywhere.  I am so sports ignorant I initially wondered at this sudden display of patriotism.  I even briefly worried it was indicative of anti-American sentiment.  The vuvuzelas clued me in however.  They apparently cross borders and have international appeal.  Really late at night too.  

My sidekick pooped out.  She really needed a nap which is pretty hard to admit when you have so many older brothers and sisters who don't.  I convinced her to ride in the stroller though and she didn't make it very far. 

There was a frenzy of hay-cutting recently.  The farmer behind us made several turns 'round the field out back and then came back to continue into the night. (below)  I know this because I stay up far too late these days, but am hitting the hay now – no pun intended…