South terrrace no.6

Well. We have arrived at the bottom terrace and we have cleared it. Even did no.5 north into the bargain before the long ride back into Fiesole.

Sometimes you wonder where the energy comes from when you feel you are running on fumes just. Still it got done.

We called into the halfway co-op in Diacetto. Already I'm known as Mr Up and Down (su e giu') for my passing up and down over the pass and calling in for last minute supplies - even on a Saturday. Never say the Italians don't have a fine and warm sense of humour.

The photo features our best olive tree - still to pick- a walnut coppiced and a pear tree that has gone shooting skywards. Behind a dry pond that fills in the winter.

It's really all to play for.