We have heard a lot about it, but we have only now experienced how different life is in our town during summer.
At the bazaar, the selection of fresh fruits and vegetables is more extensive than at any other time of the year. At the same time, this brings with it a lot of work, especially for the women, because now the fruits are processed into juice and jam and the vegetables are preserved for the winter.
For an example, in a complex process, Turşu is made out of dried Alça fruits This is a delicious marinade for meat.
The warmer half of the year also brings a welcome change to the diet of grazing animals. The freshly cut grass is transported in a variety of ways. This vehicle picked up its load from our garden.
Another summer activity is the thorough washing of the carpets. They are then dried, rolled up and stored in the house. When it gets colder in autumn, they are rolled out again.
With the hot and humid summer temperatures, a refreshing swim in the sea is very welcome. Countless seating areas are set up on the shore of the Caspian Sea, inviting you to drink tea and linger. The water is pleasantly warm and the dark sand here in the south is full of minerals that are good for the body.
When the temperatures drop a bit in the evening, it is play time. On many street corners there are small tables where the men can immerse themselves in a game over a cup of tea. The board game „Nərd“, which shows great similarities to backgammon, is particularly popular.