All summer long the sun has kept us waiting. And waiting we did. Endlessly. But sadly, to no avail. That mean bastard didn't want to share his warmth and brilliance with us! Instead, Mr. Grey Weather and Mr. Torrential Downpour paid us a dismal visit and inundated us with their pitiful tears of doom and moody melancholy.Shit… I’m waiting for the sun to shine.- Travis Bickle in Taxi DriverAnd the rain just keeps on falling, soon all I know is drowned
Oh, water I’ve got plenty, but it’s the sun who makes me live
We’ve been waiting so long for the sun to shine, but the rain keeps falling down.- Siena Root
Weeks - and eventually months - passed and the rain just kept on falling, threatening to drown everything. Sunshine was inexistent, as if it had totally been erased from the surface of the earth. Often, when I gazed out of my window, I had the impression that it was November and not July or August. Dreary post-apocalyptic skies made our mood sink and our joyfulness disappeared. From morning to evening, Monday to Sunday, gloom and despair were our companions.
It was quasi-impossible to go out for walks, sit at a café terrace or on the balcony, swim in the lake or plan any outdoor activity unless you were well-equipped and willing to brave the deluge (wind, showers, hail, storms, etc...). I think I have never experienced such rotten atmospheric conditions before.
By all these lovely tokensAnyway, now that September has arrived and autumn is knocking on our doorstep, things have changed for the better and light has entered our lives again. Oh how soul uplifting it is to see the world in technicolor once more, spend some quality time outside and enjoy the warmth of our beloved fiery star on the skin!
September days are here,
With summer’s best of weather
And autumn’s best of cheer.
- Helen Hunt Jackson, September
Hopefully fall will be jovial and hold its promises as there is nothing quite like All-hallown summer to soothe our bruised soul and ready us for the upcoming winter...
Wishing you a beautiful September (and beyond) to make up for sun-less summer. September is usually our warmest part of the year here in northern California, after the foggy summer. Your images are beautiful, as usual.
ReplyDeleteWOW!! Sorry to hear your Summer has been such a wash out. :( Here is hoping that the cooling weather breaks apart the clouds to let light shine through! Cheers Rosa!
ReplyDeleteAh ces couleurs... tu es une véritable poétesse des couleurs!
ReplyDeleteI hope your fall is warm and sunny and brings you as much joy as your photos do others!
ReplyDeleteThere is NOTHING like a blue sky and sunshine after days..weeks of gloom to make you think you can maybe see the bright side:)
ReplyDeleteI love leaning trees:)
Sending you wishes for a lovely September, Rosa!
ReplyDeleteSplendid quotes, gorge photos!! Happy September. xoxo
ReplyDeleteWe have had a very rainy summer too. There's always tomorrow...
ReplyDeleteSam
Ahh. If only Travis would wrap himself in these peaceful surroundings, his demeanor would greatly improve. I n fact, I could use a day or two in similar surroundings :)
ReplyDeleteLovely - it looks like you are off to a great start.
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful autumn, Rosa!
ReplyDeleteSorry about your summer -- ours has been pretty nice, although we saw a lot of really hot days in August (but after all, it is summer!). Lovely pictures. Hope your fall is great.
ReplyDeleteabsolutely beautiful dear Rosa:)
ReplyDeleteMay September bring sunshine your way, Rosa... it's been a bitter winter here where I live... we are really looking forward to the summer.
ReplyDeleteWishing lovely fall weather just for you, Rosa!
ReplyDeleteDear Rosa, The summer was filled with mosquitoes and that was not fun. The weather now is very warm again so I am ready for fall. I love the fall and Thanksgiving. I hope the weather will stay nice for you. I am looking forward to the cool and to taking walks again; without bug bites! Blessings dear. Catherine xo
ReplyDeleteBeautiful blue skies, glad the sun is out again!
ReplyDeleteWishing you that September will reward you with all you have lost during the summer! Yesterday, after a torrential day here in Greece, I felt the chill for the first time this summer (and September still is summer in Greece).
ReplyDeletebeautiful,serene and sublime clicks,thanks :-)
ReplyDeleteIf those beautiful photos are any indication of what the fall will bring, then it looks like you're in for a lovely change from all the rain.
ReplyDeleteQuels beaux paysages gorgés de verdure et de soleil! Ca fait plaisir. Bon tu me diras j'ai pas à me plaindre en habitant sur la Côte d'Azur, mais je préfère l'arrière saison, la douceur, le calme, la chaleur, mais modérément.... Bon septembre à toi aussi ^^
ReplyDeleteThe green looks so fresh!
ReplyDeleteHave wonderful weekend :)
Oh Rosa! Its the same story here. Raining since mid June and sun has been playing truant. We were expecting the monsoon to retreat earlier but it didnt happen and I am hating the damp dank smells of rain now. Hopefully, September should be promising. Wishing you the same :-)
ReplyDeleteLooks like lovely weather Rosa! Wishing it continues for you there!
ReplyDeleteOn espère !!! surtout un peu de beau temps pour ce mois qui annonce l'automne, mais que j'aime tant pourtant !
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Happy September! Beautiful photo, this reminds me of the scenery here in the Northwest. Siena’s quote is beautiful, too!
ReplyDeleteWishing you a blessfull autum Rosa!
ReplyDeleteYay! Autumn is almost here! Lovely photos that show a lovely day. :-)
ReplyDeleteHave a lovely autumn,Rosa!
ReplyDeleteHugs!
We are getting colder days here in Canada. I love autumn, my favorite season.
ReplyDeleteOh, I love reading your posts as much as I love your pictures, it's pure poesy.
ReplyDeleteI believe so much rain after all was gift, seeing everything so green and lush, pure joy.
...By all these lovely tokens,September days are here,... Hi dear Rosa, yes, the seasons do seem to be just a wee bit confused. I too am pleading for the cobwebs to be scattered and Autumn's arrival...Thank you so much for sharing...
ReplyDeleteHello dear Rosa!!! Here we go, September again, the best time of the year to me. Very nice post you have here and nice to see you again-))) Thank you for stopping by my blog-))
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Yelena
oh no so sorry about the bad weather hope you get an Indian summer
ReplyDeleteIt's so sad when summer doesn't turn out as warm as you'd like...I've been waiting for ages for our winter to go away, finally spring is here!
ReplyDeleteI can't believe it's September already. Not ready for the year to fly by so fast. But this photo definitely makes it easier to take.
ReplyDeleteIt seems that it was a rainy summer for all Europeans. Here in London it feels like we haven't had any summer at all. At least you are always surrounded by stunning mountains...
ReplyDeleteTill now we had a great September.. wish you the same
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely stunning photos Rosa! You live in such a beautiful place! Hope the weather will be good for you!
ReplyDeleteIts ok not to see your fair share amount of sunshine during summer time. There's a all year long gorgeous summer in you! Your crazy good pictures show and prove that :)
ReplyDeleteIf next summer disappoints you again, come visit Texas. You'd love Texan summer. Triple digit temperature :D
Gorgeous quotes and fantastic pictures! Have a wonderful September :)
ReplyDeleteHi hi, j'adore la premiere citation.
ReplyDeletePareil ici, nous avons un glorieux debut d'automne, et ca fait tellement de bien.