On a hot, dusty day in early June I visited a beautiful, old castle that looked out onto the Meditereanian from Pylos on the Greek coast. Wildflowers were everywhere and I took many photographs as I walked through the ruins.
Clusters of deep pink Convolvulus
Wild Caper
The capers grow in clumps on the castle walls
Yellow Thistles
Many Mullen plants scattered in the open spaces
A blue butterfly
And large numbers of the strange and delicate Thread-wing Antlions on Lacecaps
Not sure what kind of butterfly this is below
Wild Sage – smelt wonderful
Chicory
Looking out over the ocean from the castle ruins
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Absolutely gorgeous!
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Remembering this wonderful day in Pylos
Hi Nigella,
What beautiful memories and photos of Greece! I especially love the photo of the antlions and also the delicate capers. I will visit this post again, when the northern winter sets in this year, to remember such vibrant growth and beauty!
Beth
Beth,
So glad you enjoyed the post – it really was a very special place!
Stunning!
thanks!
I never see Convolvulus dorycnium, it is pretty!
Thanks!