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That is absolutely fascinating. Now that we know we wonder why we couldn’t see it. I knew those leaves looked familiar! We were focusing on the red stalks. Thanks so much for letting us know.
5 years agoIt was the strongest wind I have ever experienced. It was actually a very interesting experience 😁.
5 years agoLooks like growing grape vine cuttings to me
5 years agoArgh, you missed visiting, home of Nougat. Steve will detour several kilometres to get to Montelimar and visit Supreme Nougat.
5 years ago"We have seen this a number of times but we don't know what it is" looks very much like grape varietals being cloned. You take a cutting from the plant you want to reproduce, soak the base end in rooting hormone and stick it in the ground and take care of it. That way you get exact copies of the varietal instead of taking your chances with seedlings. It's sort of like grafting, but without the separate root stock to graft to. I don't see any obvious grafts, but it's at least conceivable that these are desirable shoots grafted onto bits of superior root stock. In either case, they are young grapevines being cultivated for subsequent distribution and planting.
5 years agoThey look even funnier when their butts are up in the air.
5 years agoThis is a great photo. It really communicates the experience. Glad you made it across safely.
5 years agoI also had the same kind of experience with an escalator and also was lucky to have someone behind me to rescue me.
5 years agoThat Energic is amazing I have never seen one and know nothing about them - will have to do some research. that nice little Ferguson (around 1946) has I think got a French motor in it,
Ken
That wind must be amazing it is affecting all three people I am following - You, people in Sardinia and those approaching the Canal du Midi - it certainly is wide spread
Ken has the same approach to escalators as Keith
Isn’t that picture funny? We are used to wind on the west coast and yesterday was quite an experience. The gusts were astonishing. As for escalators I will NEVER do it again either. Keith is quite confident about it, but I think it is crazy.
5 years agoThe Mistral is howling again today. It is quite a phenomenon. We aren’t sure what we will plan for the day. Tomorrow is supposed to be way better. We aren’t particularly concerned, this is such a wonderful place to be stuck. Have a great time on Mayne. It is a wonderful place to be too!
5 years agoEscalators terrify me I had a similar experience in Warsaw and NEVER will go on again with a bike. Love your hair!
Tricia
Hi guys,
I have so enjoyed your fabulous pictures of your trip and
especially since you arrived in Provence. The hidden treasures you have found and explored are so lovely. We did this trip. a few years
ago and it was magical. We were in a car but it was still great. Enjoy
Avignon .......it was worth the visit. Remember to take the time to
enjoy a glass of wine whenever as it enhances the trip. Heading to
Mayne in our glorious weather.....sun,sun and warm no wind us.
Watch over one another (scary your bike incident) and carry on.
hugs Jane and Al
Why couldn’t we see that?? Thanks for letting us know. We have never seen grape vine cuttings and this field was huge and not the first we have seen.
5 years ago