New plants have arrived.

Peppers and some big rubbery shrub.

Ha ha, plants.

From the recent hiking trip.

From Wikipedia, Although the term ballerina is now commonly used to describe any female ballet, it was once a rank given only to the most exceptional female soloists.

I think we can all agree she’s quite the exceptional ballerina.

Tutu from Fiona

When she gets excited, the little feet go like a scissors.

And she’s excited all the time.

I see you down there in the street.

One surveys all one’s subjects and afficianados from up here. One reviews their little parades.

Riu is a regular counter assistant in the panaderia downstairs. She often helps out the ladies and spot-checks the breadsticks.

She recommends the Pan de Calabaza (pumpkin bread), only available on Thursdays at certain non-summer times of the year.