There was a bite in the breeze on this morning's walkies. 

Autumn definitely creeping in,  a new purity to the air  - 

a mix of sea ozones and pine with just the faintest hint of cowshed.

While the terrible typhoons of the summer are now a distant memory,

their aftermath still haunts morning walks. 

Many of the large evergreens look like they're destined to be 

nevergreens.

Smaller trees, sheltered by the natural undergrowth survived,  

while the useless government fences they put all over the woods, 

were blown to smithereens. 

Good riddance,  (and good for barbecue starters).