Why does the river turn red?
Cistus and wild lavender 
Rock roses and red soil
Many people asked last week. Because the soil is naturally a rich red and washes down from the hills in heavy rain. All is beautiful up there right now. Have a good weekend, and don’t forget to visit Debbie at Six Word Saturday
Schöne Impressionen Jo…
Danke, Ernst 🙂 🙂
Jo’s, these are gorgeous flowers. In the US, there are places where the soil is red like this, so I imagine the rivers can run red there as well.
janet
You might expect it in the Canyon in places, I suppose, but the colouration doesn’t last long 🙂 🙂
Your Rock Rose is gorgeous, Jo. 🙂
They are such a lovely thing, Jane. I look forward to them every year 🤗🌸🌺💮💕
it looks like spring has arrived in your part of the world, Jo! far cry from the blankets of white here 🙂 🙂
I know! I’ve been reading about ice storms and all kinds of misery, LolaWi 🙄❄️💕
It really does look like spring there, Jo. Gorgeous flowers. xxx
It really is, Ad! Though it’s been cooler and cloudy this afternoon. A minor hiccup 🙂 🙂
Lovely images! I feel warmer already – and I learned something new about red rivers. 🙂
Glad you could spend a little time with me. Thank you 🙂 🙂
You are most welcome. So am I. 🙂
Thanks, Jo, for sending some spring to cold Texas! 😉
I hear you’re having a very rough time out there, Pit? Hoping a little warmth comes your way. 🙂 🙂
Such beautiful flowers, Jo 🧡
Some of my favourites, Aiva 🙂 🙂
Why indeed.
I love how you’ve turned our attention just by your 6Ws.
Thank you! When we were walking in the hills this week I was very conscious of the redness of the soil, and thought this would make a good illustration. Did you see the river in last week’s 6WS? It was very orange 🙂 🙂
I just went to have a peek – it is very orange indeed! It’s not the same location as this current post, is it?
These are the hills above Tavira. Heavy rain washes soil down into the river. 🙂 🙂
Ah! I wonder if the red soil affects the wildlife.
I don’t actually know that. We have native species, of course 🙂
Those flowers seem quite large … and well captured. 🙂
Big and beautiful, Frank 🤗💮🌺🌸 Thanks! 💕
🙂 … A culinary treat planned for your Saturday?
Cheese scone with sweet chilli jam, Frank. I believe our scones are like your biscuits? 🙂 🙂
Wonderful!
So pretty! Happy Saturday, Jo. ❤️
Thanks darlin! And to you 🤗💕
They are lovely. I like the pink ones too, do they grow wild there? And you do have some yellow after all. 💛💛💛
Yes! The pink ones are often out first but I prefer these beauties. They will cover the hillsides in another month or so 🤗💕💕
So beautiful Jo❣️
I love them, Sling 😍💕
Have a good weekend Jo!
Thanks darlin! You too 🤗💕
Love this flower Jo 🙂 🙂
Thanks, darlin! Take care 🙂 🙂
Beautiful flowers!
Favourites 🙂 🙂
Such pretty flowers!
Aren’t they? I love them 🙂 🙂
Definitely!
Beautiful! You’re almost a whole season ahead of us! The image with the lavender is wonderful. I can even smell it 😀
I can never resist touching it so my hands smell of lavender. Avoiding the buzzy creatures, of course 🙂 🙂
Aren’t they pretty and I could do with some of that sunlight.
I was surprised to find them so early. Fabulous! 🙂 🙂 Happy weekend, darlin!
Luanda me both, Gilly!
No sunshine there, Sue? 😦 😦
No, ducks
😦 😦
Oh, I do love a good rock rose. Are they out with you already?
They are! I took these during the week. Not in volume yet, but so lovely! My Algarve favourite, I think 🙂 🙂
Definitely a fine choice.