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, ...
It is indeed sweetly pretty. Little jewels. I love little winter posies.
ReplyDeleteMe too! I am always in awe of the resilience shown by fragile little blooms which brazen it out in the face of frost, wind and rain, while we shuffle off into the warmth of our homes! Beautiful little superheroes! A
DeleteYour mother was spot on. Sweetly pretty describes you floral treasures very well.
ReplyDeleteFloral treasures is exactly what they are! Good description, and they are all the more precious and appreciated for blooming in the depths of winter. A
ReplyDeleteYes, sweetly pretty, as is the little glass vase itself - and is that a sprig of wallflower in it?
ReplyDeleteIt is indeed a wallflower! It is the first to bloom and there are quite a number of other three year old plants which are looking very robust and promising! A
DeleteThey're very pretty, Amanda, and have me regretting that I ignored the Cyclamen in my greenhouse yet again this week. Next week!
ReplyDeleteLook forward to seeing your little winter beauties. I bet they are a treat! A
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