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, a lo
Yesterday I went along to help with this workshop. Bedlam, but great fun!
A local beekeeper was on hand to tell the children about bees, beekeeping and how to make a little beeswax candle. All good stuff!
What an excellent fair for all to participate. Love the painted beehives...it's a shame E isn't over there to join in. She would love to do that. The candles are especially lovely, I have some that look very similar. I bet it was chaotic but so much fun. Great thing to get involved in. Happy days. Love S xx
ReplyDeleteYou're right! The Melbourne Princess would have had a great time! It was good fun! And our sunshine continues!!! HOORAY! Mind you, we've earnt this, after that horrendous endless winter! xx
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