October

The change is sudden — from one warm, sunny day to a frosty, grey shock. Summer clothes are swiftly packed into summer boxes or wardrobes, and people revert to socks and jackets overnight. Through the morning fog there are beautiful autumn colours everywhere that look like they’ve been touched up with children’s crayons. There are dark greens, cooked quince reds and warm walnut tones, mixed with deep, pumpkin orange. There are special walks in the woods on warm weekend afternoons, and the days are becoming even shorter. We are at the beginning of the hunting season, which supplies wild boar, hare and other meats less available in other seasons.