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The power of this sub tropical sun is manifest even as it appears over the African mountains not ten miles distant.
All along the edge of this summer, the ecology closes down, preparing for the great summer heat within the ancient kingdom of Al Andaluz.
Leaves are shed, flowers wilt, and the life force of the plants is withdrawn to underground bulbs and roots.
Here, the latency will remain, hidden from view and yet powerfully present, awaiting the onset of the autumn rains.
Once more the great wheel turns upon this mountain in the never ending story of life.
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Photo: Dawn at Saladaviciosa. Courtesy of the author.