I woke up this morning to heavy rain…again. Then I heard a loud rumbling sound like a large truck heading toward the house, but it was not a truck, it was thunder.
Sometimes in winter I find these morning storms exciting, but coming at the end of several months of miserable rain, I was not all that thrilled by the sound of thunder, and opening the door to the balcony to find it was 8 degrees.
The river is rushing past again and water is pouring in from everywhere.
The geraniums are looking dejected.
We are not the only ones affected by this latest bout of horrible weather. I was in Forte dei Marmi yesterday and I have never seen the sea so rough on the Versilia coast.
There was a damp crowd at the end of the pier watching the unusual scene. Occasionally one of the huge waves broke over the end of the pier.
I read in the paper this morning that several beaches along the coast had been damaged by the heavy seas. I had to return to Forte dei Marmi this morning so I had a look along the coast. Normally the sea is flat and calm, but again today the seas were rough.
Further south, at Marina di Pietrasanta, it was just as dreary.
The art on the pier seemed very appropriate today.
Lido di Camaiora was the same. These beaches and piers should be full of people enjoying the sun,sand and sea. The restaurants and shops should be full, but they are all virtually empty. You have to feel for the businesses relying on a good summer trade…let’s hope it gets better soon.
Washed up on the beach were countless blue things. I have no ideas what they are…any suggestions?
The weather MUST improve soon!!!!