Little apples...

These perfect apples were growing in an orchard on Mainau Island, Lake Konstanz. Sadly I didn't get to try one [although it was very tempting to help myself to a sample].

Yesterday, on a walk to Gottlieben in Switzerland, I passed many trees laden with apples just growing on the side of the road. Clearly, some are wild and belong to no-one - if only i could reach the fruit! I'll have to settle for picking wild blackberries.

Putney apples, pumpkins and maple syrup

While I'm on the the subject of apples, I can't resist posting these pictures of this roadside shop in Putney, Vermont.

Delicious local apples, pumpkins and inside was a huge range of maple syrups ['fine' being the lightest in colour and flavour] as well as other maple products.

Dr H and I stocked up. To help the decision making process, all were available for tasting. Mmmm, delectable.