Tag Archives: summer

Encampment

Yesterday reminded me so much of holidays in Luskentyre during the long summer days on the Island of Harris. Those were the days of terry towelling nappies and small children. Washing clothes out in a bucket of cold water under … Continue reading

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Bedtime

The year has turned, it is now dark at bedtime. It may make it easier to get to sleep but it does emphasise the fact that the summer is rolling by. Some summer today – it has rained steadily all … Continue reading

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A summer walk

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Swifts

The swifts are back in force. They nest in and around the old school building nearby. For me they are the evocative voice of summer. Their cries and wheeling flight remembered through the years in many different places. They have … Continue reading

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Where did spring go?

Came home today after a couple of days away visiting friends. Something had happened in Dalamory whilst we were absent: spring had never come and the summer arrived. So we had a barbecue. And very good it was too.

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