Late April

 The wind has been blowing hard for days, but because it's coming from the north and hitting the front of the house bang on (with much moaning and sighing) the back of the house is sheltered and we can keep the bedoom window open at night without the blind rattling or the curtains billowing. It's an odd effect. 

We want the window open because, in spite of the wind, the days have been sunny and the nights warm. 

We are passing through the magical short time of the year when the blossom is out and the leaves on the trees are still small and vividly green. It won't last much longer. Already the garden is looking lush.....