Lime Blossom Lane

From the top to the bottom end our street is surrounded by

Lindenblüten trees.

I don't recall seeing this tree in South Africa, but in the North of America

it is known as the Lime blossom tree.

The tea made from this tree is a great favorite among the Swiss folk, and

I have heard that many a male picker has fallen off the ladder whilst picking

the blossoms from the trees. So, if the poor guy managed

to break an arm or a leg in the picking process - at least he could come

home from hospital to a freshly brewed cup of Lime blossom.

At a certain time of year the Lime blossom trees will shed a sticky

substance, and every single car parked underneath it will be

covered in "glue". You will need quite a bit of "elbow grease" to remove

that unpleasant stuff off the car!

But then again, at this time of year (mid June) the blossoms will

make us forget about it's nasty side, and leave us with the

most wonderful scent I have ever inhaled - pure heaven to the nostrils!

I am rather curious as to why this tree is just good enough to

squeeze out a cup of tea only, what about a Lime blossom Body

Lotion - I will be the first to stand in line to purchase my bottle of

Eau de Toilette de Lime de Blossom!!!

But who knows, perhaps I'm living behind the moon and there is such

a perfume on the shelves.

If anyone knows more than I do - please let me know! * * * * * * * * * *