taking a dip

8th August 2019, Budle Bay, 4pm

Low tide brings acres of sand and plenty of room to spread out across the sand.

It was so warm I popped in for a swim and daisy came too.

back where we belong

7th August 2019, Alnmouth, 8am

So good to be back on the beach with someone you love...

...even if her tan puts me to shame...

getting high

6th July 2019, Budle Bay, 6am

Daisy and I were both on a natural high this morning

We've had a week of beach walks in gorgeous weather.

5th August 2019, Budle Bay, 7am

A beautiful morning spent in part chatting to Lucy who was on a beach in Portugal.

fun and games in paradise

3rd August 2019, Alnmouth, 6am

An early start but some top fun and games...

3rd August 2019, Budle Bay, 5pm

An amazing late afternoon walk.  I kicked off my sandals as the sea water was like a jacuzzi - soft on my feet and legs.  It like paradise walking along through the soft warm water with a warm sun and a cool breeze.

Terrible sock tan!

meandering

1st August, Budle Bay, 7:30am

We meander through the pools of water
Our tracks seem sinuously aimless
But we are heading where the morning sun
Tries to bring summer back
From behind resistant clouds

home from home

31st July 2019, Embleton Bay, 7am

Great to be back on the old favourite beach after being away for a few months.

31st July 2019, Holy Island, 9pm

Not much chance of the hoped-for sunset but I had a cup of tea, a biscuit and a dog for company.

We ran about on the sand and listened to the wind, the faraway waves and hundreds of birds spread over hundreds of acres.

Just before sunset there was a brief hint of colour in the sky.

not for profit

30th July 2019, Holy Island, 7am

Colours of sunrise are yet to fade
And clouds are lit from below by a sun 
as yet hidden from view
The mirror surface of the peaceful haven
Begins to ripple as the breeze awakens
With the coming of a new day.

The national Trust have taken to parking a white van in front of the castle as an advert and membership recruitment location.

It really spoils this classic view of the iconic landmark of Lindisfarne castle.

I had to resort to photoshop which I don't normally do for my blog photos.

The Gertrude Jekyll garden is utterly beautiful at the moment.

This is one of many hundreds of Painted Lady butterflies that are wafting onto our shores right now.  I have never seen them in vast numbers like this.

This is a small tortoiseshell enjoying breakfast.