Top terrace modifications

Sometime ago we had looked at some old photographs of our top (sun) terrace and decided it looked better without the Plum tree we planted and Pergola we erected years ago.

Removing the plum tree was simple and will provide a bit of wood for the log burner once it dries out.  The pergola is used for our swinging seat which we use quite a lot throughout the year so we decided to chop it in half.  This we hoped would give us the best of both worlds.  An open area on the terrace as well as being able to continue to use the seat.

So for the last couple of days that has kept me busy.  One of the hidden benefits has been a dramatic effect on our webcam photos.  Removing the pergola from in front of the cameras has given us a wonderful view across the valley.

This shows the terrace "before" with the plum tree back right and the pergola covering 4/5ths of the terrace.

This is the after shot with the plum tree and half the pergola removed.
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.This is a shot of the birdcam before the removal of the pergola on the viewing side of the terrace
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This was the view yesterday just as the sun dipped below the other side of the valley