Jura Gems

Until not so long ago, I wouldn't have had the foggiest if you asked me where the Jura was. Well, apart from that Island that makes whisky. Now I get to spend quite a bit of time there, it's really quite beautiful, unspoilt in many ways, good to get away from the city occasionally. Here are some highlights from the last trip to the Jura mountains.

Apparently a protected flower of the region.

















The rolling meadows of the region.

































Quite a bit of plantation activity.

Jurassian wildlife, about as close one will get to Jurasic Park lookalikes here. Also to be spotted are wild boar, little bambi wannabes. Oh yes, and the things you use to dry your car, the chamois, they also stroll the hills.

Ahhh the forests
















Some more wildlife, this time of the indoor variety, and the predators of said wildlife:

Hunting is quite big in the Jura, even moth hunting, and it takes serious concentration...
















and apparently teamwork.














































Poppies can often be found sprouting on the sides of the roads.
















So if you are ever in France and want to spend a few days in tranquillity, away from it all, then take in the hills, lakes and forests of the Jura region. Head towards Switzerland, if you hit Geneve you have gone too far.