Where I live, the leaves do not turn, but where I’m visiting, they are just beginning to turn, even though the weather is so hot, it feels like the tropics. Indian Summer, indeed!

I am enjoying looking at the trees. Every window has a new vista. And there are still plenty of flowers. A veritable feast for the eyes. Only a few trees are showing some red or gold, the rest are green as can be.

Karin

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