After yesterday's brush with Zenwork and the anti-Zencats I have returned to some semblance of normality. I am however determined to reduce the clutter, the dust (this is going to be challenging with the house alterations) and to feel more a peace with myself and my home. Wish me luck!
I have this image in my head that keeps slipping in when I least expect it. It fills my mind with a glorious blue and instantly transports me back to our summer escape - to a wonderful turquoise coloured island.
Gigha.
I almost don't want share the name of the island - just in case you discover it too! A twenty minute ferry ride from Kintyre and we were a world away from everything. The colours just flowed over me and I tried to eat it all with my eyes - absorbing and photographing as we walked along. It is a small, nay, tiny island at 7 miles long by 1 1/2 miles wide. Bought by the islanders in 2002 from private landlords, the
island is a cheerful example of people doing it for themselves.
We walked along the little lanes and discovered gorgeous secret coves and beaches. The wild flowers were glorious - the island is protected by landmasses from both sides and has a micro-climate of it's own.
Tucked away are snippets of history going back not just hundreds but thousands of years and we delighted in finding ruined churches and standing stones.
And - even in the rain I fell in love with it's charm and simplicity.
Guess where we're going back to next summer.....................
What a wonderful place; you had better check your vehicles for a stowaway next year as I am tempted! Just reading your blog and looking at the pictures has a calming effect on me when I get home from W---.
ReplyDeleteGlorious pictures, I love the colours of the sea - almost mediterranean but I bet the water was a whole lot cooler!
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I could sense the calm just sitting here with a cup of coffee admiring your pictures. Beautiful!
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