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Last day on Colonsay

We go home tomorrow.  Once again our week's holiday on our favourite island has been reduced by one day because of the ferry cancellation last Wednesday.  We had the same experience in May 2018. We go home feeling as though it's just been a long weekend.  But we have had a happy time, visiting our favourite places and although it has been the simplest of holidays, it has been enough.

Today we timed our walk to take advantage of low tide on the strand across to Oronsay.  We walked across to a beach which looks towards to Jura and Islay.  Glorious views, moody skylines and a peaceful walk with a light breeze, brief glimmers of sunshine, and a good old slosh through the residual tide on the strand.
This is the strand with Oronsay in the distance.  
And two white, sandy beaches with the Paps of Jura in the distance.   I love the soft colours in the sea and skies today.  These are the places which bring peace to the soul, and top up the spirit!

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  1. Sally15 September 2019 at 05:11

    Timeless and stunning. That simple.

    So glad you got to enjoy your time there. xx

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