Bell tower

The old bell tower of the village church, which has been replaced by a tall spire. I rather like this little one, though, and the small patch of blue sky behind it on a cold morning.

I took this on a quick dash out to the shops, slowed a bit by meeting and chatting with several people as always, then home to do some more work and make Turkish mezes for supper tonight when some friends are coming for the evening. I've made hummus and some aubergine purée to have with pickled peppers (from the garden a couple of months ago), feta cheese and black olives. Lo Jardinièr will make chicken pilav and dessert will be a new experiment with ricotta cheese and syrup. I hope that works, but they're the sort of very good old friends who won't mind if it doesn't!