eclipse

Dutifully trotted up the mountain this morning with dog and
camera hoping to rise above the mist and capture the solar
eclipse.
It was cloudy, see above, but the clouds went a bit pink.

Thence to Carcassonne for the sales which hadn't started and
on to the library, to show its wonders to Kat. It is closed. The
books are being moved to the Dome and the manuscripts
elsewhere.

It seems such a deliciously thrilling free treat could not
remain available for ever. They had early Latin Ficino's in
calfskin on parchment just sitting on the shelves,
that one had to make a fuss to get gloves to handle.

Kat and I had to make do with a classic lunch at the bistro
of the Terminus, a glance around the shops, a bit of a glimpse
at a photo exhibit at the Beaux Arts and hot chocolate.

A restful and calming day in the sun away from the maelstrom
that is Tilling....