Pool days

The week has been a delight of hot summery days relaxing by the pool.

The valley is still and quiet, with just the birds chattering away in the background. I spot a house martin flying off to visit his mate a few houses along. I wonder what stories they’ll be sharing.

Our neighbours are mainly away on holiday, hence the extreme stillness. An absolute delight for us, just wanting some time to rest and float dreamily into a summertime snooze.

After a light lunch of smoked ham, freshly cut melon and a delicate Tomme de Savoie cheese, we delight in a dip in the pool. I’d completed my 30 lengths earlier, but now we were going to try out the new meshed, floating bed Robyn had brought for us.

Idyllic.