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A bracing walk

At lunchtime today, the dogs and I had a bracing walk back along the coastline from the gates to Gosford House to our home.  A bitterly cold wind was tempered by some sunshine, and the wind chill did not deter one or two kite surfers.
By sunset, afternoon clouds had blown away and in a clear blue sky Venus, the evening star, appeared with the crescent moon.

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  1. Sally29 February 2020 at 09:35

    Looks so fresh and lovely - I can almost feel the cold wind whipping at my face. Beautiful moon photo.
    Lots of love Sallyxx

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    1. the running wave29 February 2020 at 18:07

      That's exactly what the wind was doing! Whipping! It's been doing it for weeks on end now! Really wearisome, but at least it is not flooding or wild fire, so we are blessed. Sat in some sunshine today - with the wind whipping round! xx

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  2. Kris Peterson1 March 2020 at 04:02

    Beautiful scenery and I love the shot of the evening star with the crescent moon!

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    1. the running wave1 March 2020 at 08:53

      Thank you Kris. That is a favourite walk of mine and the two dogs enjoy it too. I love seeing Edinburgh and the distinctive outline of Arthur's Seat in the distance to the west. It always reminds me how lucky we are in East Lothian to have the best of all worlds! Coastline, countryside, the Lammermuir Hills and Edinburgh's city life just a few miles away! See you tomorrow INAVOM! A

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