Not one of my better years for blogging. But I've not been adventuring much due to risk of Covid, and generally lacking motivation for blogging. Anyway... hopefully a few of you still enjoy the pictures from the wee island of Graemsay, so as we head towards the Winter Solstice, here are a few photos from around the shore in recent days....
Above, a lovely late afternoon sky as the sun sets behind Hoy. Sunset today is 15.16.....
The moon outshining Hoy High lighthouse......
From the coral beach. We've had lots of grey skies, and the light is definitely quite "blue" - rather than the sky...
Looking across to Stromness in the distance....
Button enjoying a perambulation with me along the shore.....
Her arthritis meds are making a difference for her. She still hasn't got her "spring" so needs steps to get up and down things rather than jump. But she's definitely moving more easily, and trots about when the mood takes her too.
Head between the tip of Graemsay on the left, the West Mainland of Orkney on the right and next stop Canada....
Hoy under a duvet.....
Creels on the old lighthouse pier. The old Manse left in the background, the Community Hall and Old School to the right.
Heading back home through the old steading. Stable on the left....
It's a special time of year, even for us who are far from islands and an ocean (Lake Superior is our stand-in for an ocean). Thank you for your notes and photos. Our arthritic dog (9-year-old Bichon) sympathizes with your cat and welcomes help getting up on her ottoman and our bed.
ReplyDeleteGlad you enjoy the photos. Bless your arthritic dog, yes Button and I can empathise! Hope you had a lovely and peaceful festive season
DeleteI enjoy your photos, the one of the lighthouse and the moon is a favorite. I live a few blocks from the Pacific Ocean, and appreciate seeing where you live, far away yet on another ocean.
ReplyDeleteFar away but connected by the ocean waters which circle our globe!
DeleteAbsolutely always enjoy the pictures and the musings.
ReplyDeleteThank you!
DeleteThe winter solstice is always welcome. Have a good Christmas and a Happy New Year.
ReplyDeleteOh yes, I long for it and delighted when it is by.
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