It's beginning. We have buckets of fresh peppers, cucumber, eggplants, potatoes, yellow pod beans, and tomatoes coming from the garden daily. We've picked the last of the chamomile, lavender, mountain tea, and pull the garlic. We laid down the stems of the onions and slowly picking okra. Pumpkins, watermelon, squash, brussels sprouts, broccoli, and cauliflower are still growing. Our bush beans and chick peas are grown and maturing. Our meals are fresh and filling!
We are picking pears daily and our fig seasons are right around the corner. The spring figs are ripe now. DELICIOUS!
The vines are thriving under and the quality this years is amazing!
And the pomegranates in the garden and in the orchard are doubling in size nearly every week.
And this week we were blessed six additional chickens.
We made quick day trip this week and discovered a new corner of this beautiful country. Stopped by and visited a new business and did some drone work. Blue Beach Restorant is has 101 umbrellas/lounge chairs on powdery perfect sand leading to the clear water of the Adriatic Sea. It has a full service beach bar and pizzeria coming soon. Free shaded parking and Wifi. A little corner of paradise.
And then we popped over to explore Cape Rodon. It's been on my list for a while. And it gave me serious New Zealand vibes. The rolling hills backdropped by the blue Adriatic Sea. We stopped for brunch at Saint Michelle. It's building new villas with some absolutely stunning views. We have earmarked this area for future stays. And then we made it to the tip of the cape and hiked to the Rodon Castle, explored a bunker café and the Saint Anthony church. And then made it dinner with some family at lovely seaside resort called Arbeni. It was a long 2.5 hour drive home but SO worth it!
Are you considering a trip over? No, let me give you a few reasons to add it to your bucket list minus all of the above. Visa free entry for US citizens for 365 days and 90 days for EU/UK. Easy permanent resident visa process if you choose to stay. Hiking or admiring breathtaking, mountains, waterfalls, roman era ruins, canyons, beaches on the sea, lakes, rivers, castles, bunkers, and it's a tenth of the cost compared to our neighbors Greece and Italy. Still no? The culture of hospitality surpasses any country I have lived in or visited, the language is beautiful but fun fact, most kids under the age of 40 are fluent in English and Italian. And the WINE, so GOOD. So pack a bag or three and pop on over. I promise it will not disappoint!
Looks gorgeous there Kim!