Today it has been cloudy, quite windy and there have also been a few misty showers.  I went for a cycle ride with my brother over the mountain road, it was great fun going down the hill. I like this weather because it is all nice and cold in the morning. There have been some gorgeous sunsets.

I took this picture last week of these rose hips.  They are in abundance this year.  I have learnt these things from my books:

*  Rose hips contain 20 times more vitamin C than the same weight in oranges.  They also contain vitamin B and E.  

*  During World War II a national campaign urged volunteers to collect hundreds of tons of rose hips to be processed into syrup for the children.

*  You can use them to make jam, syrup and tea.

A tea to aid recovery after cold or fever. 

Boil 2 teaspoonful of rose-hips in 250 ml water for 10 minutes.

I made this tea, it tasted metallic.  When it was in the pan it went pinkish, I'm sure it must be good for you.

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