J gives a vicious trimming to the Cape Honeysuckle in the interest of allowing the orange tree more breathing space and access to sunlight and water. Seems a shame as the honeysuckle flowers cheerfully regardless of weather. Does give us a pretty little bouquet for the top of the bookcase though.
And the sad pile of honeysuckle trimmings are next to an orange tree that will now get more light and water.
The honeysuckle will thrive come rain or drought. It’s a survivor like the buddleia but much more loveable.
Take the dolmuş down to Telsim to resurrect our Turkish sim. It isn’t actually dead, fortunately. Only on life support for the Canadian half of the year. We paid a nominal amount - well, think it was nominal - either that or have forgotten the indignation at the amount- in order to maintain the account for six months while not using it. Reviving it requires that I produce my passport - duly photographed - and sign with stylus a signature to be filed electronically with the passport scan. This is a significantly lesser procedure than opening a new account, which included my providing names of both my mother and my father as well as photographic proof of legal status in the country. Did at that time tell the young lady (truthfully) that the paperwork involved exceeded that required from us when applying for visas to enter the old Soviet Union in 1991.
And the passport? Legally required to be carried at all times - or proof of citizenship for local residents. Not as unusual as it may feel to North Americans. Required in many countries - think France, Germany, Italy, Japan and endless etceteras.
Fairly long wait for return dolmuş, but a reward at the end. The bottle of Moldovan red wine bought at Ileli on spec for 120 lira ($3.43 CAD, £1.79) turns out to be a perfectly drinkable house wine.
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