A dusting of snow!

At the end of last week we awoke on Graemsay to a light dusting of snow. It was definitely a "wow!" moment when opening the blinds in the morning!  It was so pretty. Cold, but pretty.  It didn't stay too long which is just as well.  Although pretty it's hard for those that need to work outdoors, and for the wildlife too.

Anyway while feeding the hens I took a few photos in the morning sunshine.  Button came too, of course. Above was after the sun had risen above Windbreck hill.  The photo below was taken when the sun was still below the hill.

Here comes the sun!

Looking towards Garson.....

The Hoy hills....

I love seeing snow on the beach!

And looking down to the old Sandside Pier and over to Stromness

The pier and Stromness....

And a panorama!  The panorama feature does conflate the image but I still like the effect.

Looking towards Hoy High Lighthouse.....

Ahem, I said Button came too.  She's doing her "I'm Queen of the Castle" act...again...

Not for sitting on today!

These miniature daffs have been out for a week or so.  Brrr poor things!

Don't think I'll hang my washing on the line just now.....

And looking back down the "main road" (which was gritted before traffic going to the pier!).

Hamnavoe ferry sailing into Stromness harbour....

I headed in for tea. No sign of Button until about 30 minutes later.... Awww so sweet....

"Never mind "sweet - I've got cold paws, open the *#£$%" door, you just can't get the staff nowadays!"

And for a different perspective...... Graemsay from across the water in Orphir (can you see Hoy High Lighthouse and Sandside?)  Photo courtesy of Caroline Hogarth-Dodge.  She & Mac were here for the Burns Night Supper and are now spending some time on Mainland before heading South.