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Weekends in Perthshire

I love my home here in Argyll, and one of my favourite things is its coastline, rocky inlets, turquoise seas (ok sometimes grey seas ) but sometimes it's nice to go inland and enjoy a different type of landscape. That's what we did this weekend, sneaking away to one of Perthshire's Big Tree areas. We've had…Read more Weekends in Perthshire

Sunny Monday mornings

We have had the most gorgeous Autumn so far. I live in Argyll which is in the west of Scotland, it's a beautiful area but often wet. Our prevailing wind is from the west so it scoops up moisture from the Atlantic Ocean and releases it as rain over us. Well, that's what usually happens.…Read more Sunny Monday mornings

Walking beside Loch Lomond

Today it's wet and windy so I'm hunkered down at home, wrapped up in warm woolies with DogS curled up on her bed nearby. Yesterday was completely different, it was one those gorgeous, crisp Autumn days. We travelled south for a family visit and on the way stopped off to stretch our legs. A friend…Read more Walking beside Loch Lomond

Completing the circle

I did it. 31 days. 31 posts. Down through the alphabet and then some. Some I was pleased with, some not so much. Sometimes there was no inspiration. But I got here. Today is Hallowe'en, All Hallows Eve. A day signifying different things around the world. Perhaps it's dressing up and partying, children visiting neighbours…Read more Completing the circle

Weddings

When I was a little girl I loved watching weddings. We lived just along the street from the church so had a good view of any that took place. It was the custom to stand and watch the bridal party arrive, sometimes there would be a "scramble" for pennies. I wasn't too bothered about these;…Read more Weddings

Zebra crossings

You know, the non automated crossings, heralded by Belisha beacons (as seen above but with a usually less watery setting). Often staffed by cheery men and women in Hi-Vis raincoats. Perhaps you don't have them where you live? I like them because they give back power to the pedestrian. If someone is waiting, the car…Read more Zebra crossings

Yoga

I'm new to this. I started not long after I moved here permanently. A new class was starting up and I decided to give it a try. I went to a couple of classes years ago but didn't really like it, the class was too big, I couldn't remember the poses and it seemed as…Read more Yoga

X

Well, I have to admit it, X has me beaten. I did have the idea of using "Xenophilia" as the title of this post, thinking of it only as a positive thing. The opposite of xenophobia. Then I did a little research.... While xenophobia is a wholly negative thing, its opposite can have pejorative connotations…Read more X

Wales

My "Hen Wlad Fy Nhadau", and it is dear to me. It's where I was born and spent my childhood, and it's where most of my family still live. I don't get back as often as I'd like, but when I do I have a great time. As well as family visits I try to…Read more Wales

Vienna

Not the 1980 song , though I did like that very much back in the day. (And still do if I'm honest). No, the city. But once again this post will be dredging up memories, if not from my teens, but from my thirties. Eek! Actually I was only *just* still in my thirties, I…Read more Vienna