u/qgecko

My son took it to the next level this year. I will cherish this handmade card forever, he gets it. lol

I'm not sure how well reported this is but Western europe has had a record drought so far and it's not looking like it's going to improve anytime soon. At best we'll start getting rain from half august onwards and it would slow the rate of decline but it's looking very dire.

Rhine: Dutch/German border: record low https://www.dutchnews.nl/2026/08/rhines-water-flow-drops-to-near-80-year-low-shipping-curbed/

Danube in Budapest: down to about 10cm now but actually looking up a little after some rain in easter austria https://oilprice.com/Latest-Energy-News/World-News/Hungarys-Nuclear-Power-Returns-as-Rain-Lifts-Danube-Water-Levels.html

Po also hitting record lows https://www.waternewseurope.com/italys-po-valley-water-shortages-hit-over-100-municipalities/

Seine is at about 1/3 the volume it should normally be and the Loire is worse.

Only major cruise water way that seems to do well is the Douro.

First try using the Pizza Dough app (Poolish). Excellent crust! (King Arthur 00, Caputo dry yeast). Top is anchovies, bottom is Italian sausage with arugula.

At A’nica in Palermo, Sicily. Arguably one of the most delicious seafood dishes I’ve ever eaten.

Purchased today at Chapo’the in Bonafacio

Jacket by Lululemon, if interested.