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The deep peace of the running wave

As we are betwixt and between homes, we have been lucky enough to have been offered the choice of two North Berwick flats to stay in meantime.  One looks across the golf course to the sea, the other has running waves a few yards from the front door.  And with very heartfelt thanks to both parties, you can probably guess which one we chose!  

This morning dawned quiet, softly grey, and a peaceful walk on the beach with the dogs before breakfast was a very good start to the day.
A lone sailor started his day with a sail across the sea towards the Bass Rock.
Later in the day, over the space of about twenty minutes, the light went through several changes as it recovered from heavy rain and a return to late afternoon sunshine, with a magnificent rainbow.  
I think North Berwick has provided a pot of gold, and we shall enjoy it here!

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  1. There is always treasure at the end of the rainbow! You just have to believe! ❤️

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  2. What a beautiful place to move to - and with 'your' wood only 5 miles away, you've got the best of both worlds. Will your new home be in the same area? Great photos as always. Looking forward to seeing your new place as you make it yours.

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