By the time I have walked about four miles, my toes are screaming at me - it's the arthritis, you see. One of the joys of being that little bit older than I was. However, for a long time, I have been keen to walk along the beaches, and follow the coastal path, between Gullane and North Berwick. So, having worked out the tide times, I decided today was the day, and off we went. Below is our starting point, the bay at Gullane. It's a lovely beach, very popular with dog walkers. This is looking east, the direction Tilly and I were going to take. Looking back, up the Forth, the unmistakable bulk of Arthur's Seat, and Edinburgh's skyline, just clear enough to see. For most of the walk, there is the choice between wandering along a series of beaches, or following a path along the top of each. There's no denying it, at heart I am a shell-seeker. I have loads of shells at home. We lived on one of the out islands in the Bahamas for a just over a year, ...
There will be the usual New Year's Eve street party in the centre of Edinburgh tonight. A quarter of a million revellers, rocking around, having a wonderful chaotic time. We are just happy to see the new year in here, quietly, with just the hooting of the owls in the wood! 
Turbulent skies to end the old year! May they clear for a brighter happier year ahead! x
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year! All the best for a great 2016 x
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