Up early on Sunday morning, this happy company took a leisurely pancake breakfast, cups of tea and pleasant chatter. Despite strong winds, the day was bright, so I packed some picnic items and bundled my visitors into Li'l Ren for a trip along the East Lothian coast.
We landed first in North Berwick. More by accident than design, due to inattention to turn-offs. Happy circumstance, though, for we found a perfect park and were able to wander around the little harbour, view some interesting sculptures... and partake of some yummerlishus icecream.
Directly after this, we drove a little more to reach the Aberlady Reserve. By the time we got there, it was a bit of a shock to find that we might not have a park (though there was a magic space when we turned in), and that the once welcoming reserve now banned dogs altogether. While I got the camp stove working to make our tea and prepared the picnic, Gail and Bertie took a quick 'constitutional' along the road. After lunch, she and I headed over the bridge and into the reserve proper.
Buffeted. Bullied. Battered. Blasted.
It was windy.
We landed first in North Berwick. More by accident than design, due to inattention to turn-offs. Happy circumstance, though, for we found a perfect park and were able to wander around the little harbour, view some interesting sculptures... and partake of some yummerlishus icecream.
Directly after this, we drove a little more to reach the Aberlady Reserve. By the time we got there, it was a bit of a shock to find that we might not have a park (though there was a magic space when we turned in), and that the once welcoming reserve now banned dogs altogether. While I got the camp stove working to make our tea and prepared the picnic, Gail and Bertie took a quick 'constitutional' along the road. After lunch, she and I headed over the bridge and into the reserve proper.
Buffeted. Bullied. Battered. Blasted.
It was windy.
The path was well-formed and quite easy for my difficult legs. There was shelter in the thicket of sea buckthorn and as we progressed, the wind did start to weaken. Which resulted in the cloud becoming lowering. At about the half-way point to Gullane beach, I turned back and let Gail complete the route. By the time I was back at the car park, she had been and gone and caught up with me!
Back into Li'l Ren and then a 'scenic route' ride back to the flat. We came into a flurry of vacuuming and strong smell of moth repellent. Mac2 had discovered an invasion of the cloth-munching critters in the guest room, so had used this as leverage to spring clean the father - poor fella was nearly as pale as the walls! All a bit sudden for him - but all to the good. I got busy in the kitchen and food is the salve of much.
On Monday it was time for farewells; Mac2 early, G&B after morning tea with Neighbour M.
Father and I had a quiet day on Tuesday!
love your photos... the figure of the man who looks over the ocean has somethingg touching... that are the things what inspire me to spin a story around ;O)
ReplyDeleteClapping wildly...it looks like such nice weather for a visit and a walk about.
ReplyDeleteLove the happy accidental turn off.
Bertie was in his element outside and inside with many adoring hands and fans
Hugs HiC
Sometimes those accidental finds are very interesting. Thanks for sharing your fun with Gail and Bertie.
ReplyDeleteWoos - Lightning, Misty, and Timber
What grand adventures with wonderful company!
ReplyDeleteI do understand the feeling of the failure of legs. Mine, which have begun to recover, will never come back to snuff. I could have made it half way with you, and returned to little Ren in exactly the same time. We take what we have, eh?
ReplyDeleteThose last three photos are outstanding!
ReplyDeleteAnother fun day with friends and family. How fun to meet up with blogging pals.
ReplyDeleteLove those statues of the bird and of the man looking out to sea. And that photo of all those orange/red berries is brilliant!
ReplyDeleteKlem, Mara
So beautiful photos.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful spot and your photos are just gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteI can tell you had a lovely visit with G and B and with your family. that path looks like one i would like to wander down... i got cold reading about the buffets and blasts of wind. brrrr... but it sure looks beautiful from here.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful place and photos ~ how fun for all ~ ^_^
ReplyDeleteHappy Day to you,
A ShutterBug Explores,
aka (A Creative Harbor)
Beautiful photos.
ReplyDeletevery lovely photos!
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Hazel & Mabel
Hi Yam - glad you were able to show your friend around - it's a gorgeous part of the world. Hope the infestation has been dealt with - cheers from a windy south coast - Hilary
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