I’m an autumn girl at heart. I love autumn and all that this season brings. I’ve been looking forward to it more than normal this year. Perhaps it was the intense heat of June and July, perhaps it was the relentless rain in August. But already in September, I feel more at ease, happier in the cooler and hopefully drier weather and more energised to get things done. Still, it was undoubtedly one of the warmest summers we can all remember. And before it slips completely away, here I am reflecting on summer and my favourite moments and memories.
Those hot summer days
For me, the summer (at least the early part of it), brings back memories of hot summer days, the commute home being almost unbearable in slow moving traffic. Then, arriving home, to throw open the patio doors and enjoy the sunshine for a few more hours until the sun set. I ate more ice cream than I’ve ever eaten before. And Boris took refuge from the sun under hedges or anywhere he found some shade.
Reflecting on summer – Boris seeking shade
Wonderful Copenhagen
Then, in mid July, we travelled to Copenhagen for a wonderful summer holiday, the heat just as intense as it had been at home. On one of the hottest days, we took the train to Malmo in Sweden where we walked from the train station out to the dockland area. There I finally got to see the Oresund bridge – a personal highlight for me and a memory I will treasure forever.
We also discovered a beautiful florist shop in Malmo (Blomster Pigan). My hubby patiently waited while I ‘oohed’ and ‘aahed’ my way round the store, wishing there was more room in my suitcase to take things home !
Reflecting on summer – a florist shop in Malmo
Copenhagen was a new destination for us and we enjoyed discovering all it had to offer, returning home to our hotel each evening for the free wine hour and refreshing mint tea. Our hotel (Avenue Hotel ) was in the suburbs, away from the busy city centre but perfectly located to explore the neighbourhoods of Frederiksburg and Norrebro.
Reflecting on summer
Mint tea on the terrace, Copenhagen
A birthday weekend
August saw the return of the rain, welcome at first but lingering longer than we would have liked. I celebrated a ‘birthday weekend’ doing a Hop on Hop off bus tour of my home city, Belfast, followed by lunch and a large slice of Victoria sponge at the Grand Central Hotel. I read a little, got a little camera practice in and at work, my team achieved it’s highest sales number ever, proving that with a good team, anything is possible.
And in between all these goings on, I pottered about in the garden and the pretty white flowers of Gauda ‘whirling butterflies’ bloomed all summer long. They are, in fact, still blooming now.
A collection of summer memories
So, all in all, summer was lovely, inspiring and rather productive. It’s only on stopping to reflect on it that I realise how much we did, the good times we had and the memories we’ve created.
Thanks for stopping by,
Paula
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Other seasonal posts from Typewriter Girl to enjoy:-
Reflecting on 2021: A Journey of Grief, Growth, and Gratitude
ps I was inspired to write this post after reading a lovely article (September’s Song) on the Creative Countryside website. I’ve attached the link here if you want to learn more. Feel free, too, to share your summer highlights in the comments below.
Such a beautiful post! I feel like you, fall is my season of choice. What a gorgeous summer though. I have enjoyed following along. Creative Countryside is so inspirational, definitely a great read. 😊💗
Thank you Lisa 🙂
Autumn is my favourite time of year too, but this has been a wonderful summer. Lovely post full of happy memories. 😊 X
Thank you..autumn seems to be everyone’s favourite 🙂
So beautiful, loved this post. I still can’t believe how fast the summer went by. It wasn’t too bad here in Arizona so we stayed in the city more than past years. We usually would have gone up north to our place close to the mountains when the temps are much cooler. We had a few Arizona road trips but mostly I hung out in my garden swimming and hanging out with all the little birds that always stop by early in the mornings before the sun comes up. Happy the summer is behind us and really looking forward to the Fall as well. That photo of your dog with all the little flowers around him is so sweet, beautiful post and photos. Thanks for sharing.
Gald you enjoyed reading my post. I feel slightly jealous that you can go swimming in your own garden, but I suppose with the temperatures there, you must need it !!
Oh my thank you very much.😊 I never win anything! I am thrilled. I am happy Autumn is on its way too. Although I was very grateful for the lovely Summer. It was definitely too hot for our doggies. X
You’re welcome. I’m sure all the doggies are happier now it is a little bit cooler 🙂
I will message you on IG
Yes much more dog friendly climate now. Cool,thanks. X
Autumn is also my season of choice and I found the heatwave very hard, but I almost miss summer reading your lovely memories and seeing the beautiful images. Boris is fabulous 🙂
Thank you Andrea. Autumn does seem to be everyone’s favourite time. I will pass on your comments to Boris 🙂
We have 3 Bassetts who come onto the park nearby and I think they’re great dogs. One of them likes to ‘stalk’ my dog – she kind of crawls along the ground as if she’s being so secret but we can all see her doing it in full view 🙂
Oh lovely . They are still quite rare here so Boris gets lots of attention from complete strangers 😊
Lovely post! I feel the same – the summer has been beautiful, but I am so so ready for autumn. Fresh air, pretty leaves, wrapping up warm in chunky knitwear, blackberry and apple crumble… bring it on!
I think you’ve listed all my favourite things about autumn there..especially the crumble 🙂
I too love autumn. Season of mists and mellow fruitfulness …
So true..bring it on 🙂
Shazza is how I found you. Love your blog! 🙂
Aha!! Thank you 😊😊
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