Driving south on Harris, I passed this bench and screeched to a halt. Something about it just appealed to me. I liked the idea of people sitting there and forgetting themselves and leaning back..........
........ and given that these are the views from the bench, forgetting yourself is a distinct possibility.
The rock formations around this beach at Sellebost are stunning. It's a feature of Harris and Lewis. I'm no geologist but I can imagine those who are foaming at the mouth at the sight of these rocks.
Don't forget you can click to enlarge these pics to get the full effect.
If you're not too busy, come with me for a wee stroll down to Luskentyre beach on Harris. The weather's fine, not too cold, not too windy, in fact pretty darned good for October.....
This is the path leading down towards the beach where a burn finally makes it out to the sea.....
Looking back up towards the little car park.
It really is a remarkable place. The sand is so unusual.... feels like you're walking on demerera sugar. You can take a handful and squeeze it tight and it stays in a perfect impression of your clenched hand.
I'd love to see what it looks like during a storm.......
And also what it feels like on a beautiful summers day.......
Takes a bit of beating as a picnic spot though. Pity I didn't have any sammiches.
The hills in the distance are the Island of Taransay.
Just back from a week in Harris and Lewis. First time I'd been there. I always thought that Skye would be tough to beat for beauty, but Harris does it hands down. An amazing place which has to be seen to be believed.
This was the view from my daughter's bedroom window. Not a bad sight to see first thing in the morning when you pull the curtains back.
And something you quickly get used to seeing on Harris......... sheeps. They're everywhere. And I mean EVERYWHERE!
There are no restrictions on sheep, they can roam freely. It's hilarious. You find them in the most ridiculous places, bus shelters, your front doorstep, leaning against your car......
I woke up one night to find one in bed with me......... but that's another story....
I'm off to Harris, a Hebridean island off the west coast of Scotland for a week to see my 12 year old daughter. Hopefully I'll have lots of pics of the island and some places in between to post for you when I get back. Don't miss me too much.....
Sphynx?....... so where is it?..... Rome......Paris.......London?
Nah..........Forfar.
Erected in 1851 by the good citizens (for citizens, read landowners) of Forfar in recognition of the Tory who would become a Liberal, Sir Robert Peel. That's right, he of Peelers fame.
They were apparently so grateful for the part he played in repealing the Corn Laws they felt it necessary to dip into their pockets to erect this memorial to him.
Continuation of a theme........ I've been listening to The Doors this week. Forgive the rubbish video and concentrate on Jim Morrison's incredible voice.
I guess I like it fine....... so far.
Not sure how old I was when I first heard this album (around 12 I think) but I remember the occasion. I was ill in bed with some mildly disabling ailment (mumps springs to mind).
My brother came home with an armful of LP's. We had a dansette which he brought up to my bedroom and allowed me to play the LP's on the understanding that if I were to scratch or damage any of them I would die a slow and painful death.
Three albums stood out and I played them side by side continuously for about a week.
They were Waiting for the Sun by The Doors, Songs of Leonard Cohen, and Wee Tam and the Big Huge by The Incredible String Band.
Thinking back, I don't think my brother ever did me a bigger favour. Those three albums shaped my musical taste from that moment on. Let's face it a Rock God, a poet and a bunch of off the wall Scottish hippies played a profound influence on the developing mind of this 12 year old. Up to that point I thought the only music available was what they played on the radio.
Driving south on Harris, I passed this bench and screeched to a halt. Something about it just appealed to me. I liked the idea of people sitting there and forgetting themselves and leaning back..........
The rock formations around this beach at Sellebost are stunning. It's a feature of Harris and Lewis. I'm no geologist but I can imagine those who are foaming at the mouth at the sight of these rocks.
