Day 5 - 172 -- Summer and Celebration

Summer began here just after 7 AM. The day has been sunny with some puffy clouds most of the day -- once the rain clouds moved east. The last remnants of the sun are still visible in the sky with full sunset not likely until after 8 PM. The down side is that there is a frost warning in the highlands of Cape Breton. Yesterday I got my first chard and asparagus from our local growers. The chard played a central roll in supper tonight. The huge bag sweats down to make two large servings -- one for today and one to reheat tomorrow. The multi-coloured variety was so pretty as well as tasty.

Thinking of the summer festivals and events of the next two months again reminds me how we cram so much into July and August. I look forward to local day trips, summer theatre, and gatherings around food. New blooms are beginning, too -- day lilies began today in my yard and the peonies buds are swelling. Those are signs of summer to me. Other flowers have bloomed on campus, making any walk interesting. I look forward to the rest of the plants showing their colours.

Today is National Indigenous Peoples Day in Canada. The celebrations are a wonderful kick off to summer. I found an interesting mixture of local music genres to share with you tonight. This was recorded while the two bands waited to perform at the 100th Anniversary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge -- in France in early April 2017. I found the collaboration positive and fun. Enjoy!

RCMP Pipes and Drums with Sons of Membertou