8 The nearest of the many forest fires in the area in the summer
9 The vines across the valley
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12 The fantastic 'amarena afogato' in Grottamare - my all time favourite though it doesn't look like it
13 We are watching the sun go down
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17 Carlo turned up with this lot one afternoon. It was all wonderful.
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20 For once Flora is unconcerned that Polini is getting close to one of her people.
21 Carlo's pride and joy which are delicious
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25 When we returned in August a pretty 'veal' named Jesumena had appeared next door
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30 This house, in our lane, had been rebuilt as 5 holiday apartments. It is terrific and Giovanni, the owner, said he'd 'built it with his heart'. Bravo.
31 M and fearsome Jackie out for a walk.
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34 Hard work tending new vines in the noonday sun - but look at the next image..........
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37 Mother being groomed while Mr Needy says 'me me me'
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39 The proud parents. After a few weeks the nest was attacked and all the chicks taken.
