Formentera, December 2020

Nothing much to do on a rainy and windy day but staying at home in bed with hot tea and biscuits or, at least, going to visit someone who has a nice chimney. I prefer the heat of the fire than only the heat of a tea cup between my hands.

I decide to go and see my italian friend Walter, who feeds me with Fussili in tomato sauce and lots and lots of heat. The view out of his window in the chimney room is spectacular! Puffy clouds are swept away by the strong wind over the Salinas and the port and even Ibiza seems to be so close at reach of my hand due to the crystal clear sky. And yet, the sun shines thru with a gobsmacking sunset in all the shades of red and yellow. What a scenery.

It had not rained since april and everyone is happy for the water pouring down cats and dogs these days. Had not lived the rainy days on Formentera since ages. Feels good. But my poor clothing does not allow me to spend too much time outside. I had only brought one bag with the most necessary stuff more than two months ago.

I leave Walter and the chimney right after sunset to go and sit in a bar with hot mint tea to write, while a french musician Julien is playing the piano right in front of me. He was supposed to give piano lessons but all his students cancelled due to the rain. So I enjoy the private concert just for myself as no other guests have arrived yet.

Then I pick up Deborah from home and we go to see another friend where she cooks us a nutritious hot soup for dinner.
This is what one does on a rainy and windy day on Formentera, while bicycles stay leaned against the wall at home without usage.