Hues of Soft Pink

The Eole

created by Clelia Bettua,

is a large, semi-circular wind vane with a diameter of 20 metres

by the lakeside at Ouchy Port.

It follows the prevailing wind direction

and four monoliths located at a distance of 150 metres

enable this work of art to be read.

You can check the direction of the wind by combining the semi-circle of the vane

with the semi-circles carved into the stone.

The wind blowing when this photo was taken

is simply called 'Le Vent'.

It's a south-westerly wind, very common in the summer.

Coming into port at sunset.

Three birds in a row

perched at the very top of these masts.

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I shall be away for about a week to go up into the mountains

to attend my son's August wedding!

The Coolness of Water

During these days of extreme heat in this part of the world,

it always feels so refreshing to contemplate water.

It doesn't matter if it's the sea or a stream, a lake or a small pond.

Going down to the lake always makes me feel good, 

especially in the calmness of the early mornings

or in the early evenings before sunset.

Sailing boats add to our feeling of peace as they glide along

and the early evening lighting, 

which is often called the Blue Hour,

is particularly beautiful.

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After posting almost every day during the month of July,

it felt very strange not to continue to do this in August!

However, 

lots of events are taking place this month and I won't always be at home.

I will be doing one more posting over the weekend and then I am going away for a few days.

I hope you are keeping cool if you're visiting from this part of Europe!