Shades of Orange

Autumn has finally arrived here in central Athens. Shades of orange – dull russet and terracotta, subtle salmon and rose gold, almost red cinnabar, bright orange and tangerine – can be seen everywhere.

New season sweet oranges from the Argolid, purchased at the λαικί

Hints of orange on Bouboulina

Mandarines ripening in the garden

Pistachio tree leaves

Orange-red of a late rose

Deep colours of a crumbling brick garden wall

A clutch of “ruins” – ubiquitous terracotta pots, chipped and cracked, waiting to be repurposed

Bright blooming bougainvillea

Greek Pumpkins

Baking a pumpkin tart – celebrating Thanksgiving in Athens!