6am Storm Coming in Fast.

This morning we were due to set off to Italy to meet friends for a mountain walk, but saw this when we woke! It was very dramatic and 5 minutes later, it was pouring with rain and thundering and lightning. Fortunately we couldn't get through to our friends on the phone so set off anyway, and, as we came over the border, the skies cleared. For those of you who enjoy dog walking this is Piper,, our friends' happy dog almost on the summit. What a great day out, including an Italian lunch!

Larger, pinker morning sun on those storm clouds over the Dents du Morcles!

Thanks to all who sent yesterday's Fritillary to the spotlight, sorry, no time to thank you individually at the moment.