Donner und Blitzen

I've mentioned before how one of my favourite bits of music comes at the end of Wagner's Das Rheingold where Wotan, having bought off the giants for now with the Rhinegold, orders Donner to swing his hammer, which he does to some glorious music.  Then there is a clap of thunder and the rainbow bridge into Valhalla appears, over which the gods enter.

So here I am a stone's throw from the Rhine and Donner is very busy.  I think he woke me up during the night, although as the window was open due to the heat, lots of things woke me up, including a very loud motorbike.

It was dry when I got up but whilst I was in breakfast the sky darkened and Donner started up again.  Seems to be easing off now, and it does seem to have reduced the heat.