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Tomorrow is supposed to be a much less hot day (maybe no higher than 35˚C/95˚F). I look forward to that. Meanwhile, we’re surviving just fine. Before lunch, San Geraldo took a walk to El Corte Inglés for some fill-in groceries while I hung laundry on the roof. I take my shirt off while I’m up there (since I’m always alone) and enjoy the sunshine, briefly. I know there’s no such thing as a healthy tan, but I’m happy with a little color and that’s all there is to it.
Yesterday was dreary and overcast all day. You can see what it looked like from the roof in the photo above. Today is hotter but the sky is bluer. Here are some random photos and stories to pass the time.
I’ve ended with another fountain video to help you (and me) relax. This one is on Avenida del Gran Capitán which is where yesterday’s Gran Capitán statue was originally placed in 1923. By 1927, the capitán was considered too grand, became an obstacle to traffic, and was moved to the Plaza de las Tendillas.
The Lorax (referenced in the palm tree photo below) is one of my favorite Dr. Seuss books. Here’s the faithful-to-the-book 1972 animated version of The Lorax, if you’re interested. The small bits I saw of the 2012 musical animated film led me to not see it and not recommend it.
Mañana se supone que será un día mucho menos caluroso (quizás no supere los 35°C/95°F). Tengo ganas de que llegue ese día. Mientras tanto, estamos bien. Antes de comer, San Geraldo fue caminando a El Corte Inglés a comprar algunas cosas mientras yo tendía la ropa en la azotea. Me quito la camiseta cuando estoy arriba (ya que siempre estoy solo) y disfruto del sol, brevemente. Sé que no existe un bronceado saludable, pero estoy contento con un poco de color y eso es todo.
Ayer estuvo gris y nublado todo el día. Puedes ver cómo se veía desde la azotea en la foto de arriba. Hoy hace más calor, pero el cielo está más azul. Aquí hay algunas fotos e historias aleatorias para pasar el tiempo.
He terminado con otro vídeo de una fuente para ayudaros (y a mí) a relajarnos. Esta se encuentra en la Avenida del Gran Capitán, donde originalmente se colocó la estatua del Gran Capitán en 1923. En 1927, el capitán se consideró demasiado «gran», se convirtió en un obstáculo para el tráfico, y fue trasladado a la Plaza de las Tendillas.
El Lórax (al que se hace referencia en la foto de la palmera que aparece más abajo) es uno de mis libros favoritos del Dr. Seuss. Si les interesa, aquí tienen la versión animada de 1972, fiel al libro. Los pocos fragmentos que vi de la película musical animada de 2012 me hicieron no verla ni recomendarla.
• La Regadera: Sigue regando las plantas, incluso con el calor.
• Una refrescante copa de burbujas.
• Esperé demasiado para tomar fotos de las palmeras en flor. Hace unos días, eran enormes bolas de pelusa y parecían los árboles trúfulas de El Lórax.
• San Geraldo estuvo preocupado durante semanas por el cactus de Acción de Gracias, diciendo que necesitaba urgentemente un trasplante (nuestro vecino lo había plantado rápidamente el año pasado en muy poca tierra). Finalmente lo trasplantó y, dos días después, empezó a brotar hojas nuevas. Supongo que eso significa «gracias».
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Ahhh, the sound of the water in the fountain is always soothing. We have a creek running through our back yard, and the sound of it running when it rains, is mesmerizing, too.
Judy C:
I do miss the sounds of the sea but we can’t have everything.
You are more used to the Cordoba summer this year, I’m guessing. The first hot season in a new place takes a bit of doing. Boud
Boud:
Yes, I think you’re right that we’re more used to it. Of course, it’s not yet August!
That fountain does look (and sound) refreshing.
I remember that Lorax special on television! So sad, but I loved it — and so relevant, even (or especially) now.
Your Thanksgiving cactus is looking happier than ours. And I’ve tried repotting!
Steve:
I used to do The Lorax readings in college.
I love a good fountain!! At tomorrow’s pride festival….it’s always held behind the Capitol building….right at the huge fountain. So the mist coming off will feel nice…mind you its been glorious and not the slight bit hot for July.
Mistress Borghese:
Have a great time today. Make a big splash!
Dreary, overcast – and hot. That’s the worst of all possible worlds, right there. I find myself cursing: “Either rain and get it over with, or let the sun shine through, dammit!” It was like that in London yesterday, too.
I guess there must be a bit of a breeze, however, if those palm flowers have started shedding already? As for the Schlumbergera cactus, SG must have done something very right indeed – interestingly, unlike other cacti, they love humidity… Jx
PS Running water makes me want a pee!
Rain makes me wanna take a wee.
I recall many years ago when a new pub opened in the town where I grew up. In the main bar, right in the middle of the drinking area was……..a small decorative fountain with clearly audible sound! It wasn’t there for much longer.
Raybeard:
Ha! A bar, with beer and a fountain. Not a great combination. I think I’d like a fountain on the terrace but I wonder if it would have the same effect.
I have to say, though, that aside from the unfortunate effect it can have on some of us the sound of gently flowing water can be very pleasantly calming, even soporific. I think you’d agree.
Raybeard>
Absolutely. We used to have sound spas to help us sleep. My favorite sounds were the sea, rain, and a babbling brook.
Jon:
The palm flowers are drying in the heat. Every time I start to do the dishes, I immediately have to go pee!
Watering Can Lady is ever faithful, isn’t she?
I wonder if the grands have seen the Lorax. I am sure they known the story. I’ve read it to them myself. I’ll have to ask.
I honestly do not know how you bear that heat. I don’t think I could. Not for daytime walks, anyway.
Mary Moon:
Remember our lack of humidity. Your heat is much more impressive. And there you are toiling in the garden!
We cooled off today with our own fountain drizzling water from the clouds. It was nice to be out, or to be home, with windows open.
I don’t think I ever saw The Lorax movie ….
Bob:
This is the time of year when I start to fantasize about rain.
I love your arty shot of the refreshing glass of sparkle!
Debra:
Thanks. It simply struck me.
That glass of sparkle is really the pause that refreshes! Gotta get me some of that too, Scoot.
Tundra Bunny:
Sometimes a glass of sparkle is perfect and it even looks refreshing.
The glass of sparkle and the fountain bring some relief from the relentless heat/of which we hear on the news a lot lately.
LOVE the ‘watering can’ statue.
‘Girl on scooter’ is a great shot.
Stay cool…….
Jim:
We just passed the fountain again in a taxi. I would have loved to have gotten out there and sat in its mist and sound.
We had rain overnight, it was 66 degrees (f) when I left for the farmers market this morning. I kind of wished I had a sweater.
David:
We ARE the sweaters. 66 degrees sounds heavenly. But then, within a minute, I’d be complaining about how cold it was.
I like a bit of color too but this year I’m staying out of the sun as much as possible. I wonder how much water is evaporated from the fountin on these very hot days. My bird baths can dry up in three days here.
Ellen Abbott,
I, too, wonder about the fountains in this heat.