the conservatory you can see on the side was where we spent most of the time when we were in the house - fabulous views out over the water and sunsets and making the most of the sunshine without being bothered by midges or wind.
We enjoyed several walks - I'm featuring them in my snap set on Wednesday and a boat trip to the small islands just off shore
we saw seals from the boat and various birds. On our walks and driving at dusk we saw some deer. On the first morning I saw a pine martin on the grass outside the house - we knew there were some around - so that evening I put some peanut butter on the rocks in the hope of seeing it again. However the peanut butter only attracted a big slug and some seagulls - which carefully picked at the peanut butter around the slug!
the fabulous light show in the evening continued with a different pattern of the sun on the clouds and water each evening - this is from the last evening
and a new thing? that would be the wonderful crafted items I came home with. We were very impressed with the number and quality of the local artists and craft people and went to two small craft markets, one fabulous craft shop stocking only local makers and drove up a very steep windy hill to visit the makers of these lovely pieces in their studio
a lovely couple - she does the painting and he makes pewter jewellery pieces and amazing large clay models of animals.
Off to finish the last of my catch-up on laundry and bills - wishing you all a good week
10 comments:
Love both your bunnies that you brought home. It sounds as those it was a lovely week away.
Sounds like just the perfect combination for a vacation: wonderful views, family, a few outings, and artisan shops! Would definitely make me happy!
It sounds wonderful: crafts and scenery and fresh air and a chance to take pictures of it all? Perfect.
I hope you have a great week thinking back on it all
Your holiday home looks idyllic with that lovely white sand and a conservatory to boot ...the shafts of sunlight through the cloud are beautifully captured. Hoping you have lots of warm memories to nourish you back in the city.
Oh wow - I love that painting! And I learned something new from reading your post today. I had to look up "midges" because that was a new word (critter) to me. Lol. Have a lovely week, Helena!
It sounds like a lovely holiday. Always a shame those midges can't be banned! Fabulous photo of the light. Lovely duo of picture and ornament. Look forward to seeing more pics.
Oh such a wonderful spot - I see it as a writer's get away. Such lovely skies & sunsets. Oh yes please to the pewter jewellery of the hare (rabbit).
Looks like a wonderfully peaceful place to spend some time.
I got in a muddle with this post and your snap set! I wrote this in the comments for snap! "I think I might like to stay in that house in the first picture. Looks lovely and remote" And you stayed in it! I have beautiful remote Scottish cottage envy! So glad you had a good time. The hare, two ways, is beautiful!
Sounds like it was a wonderful vacation!
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