Such beautiful weather this weekend. I realised little Isabella and I hadn't visited the beach for far too long and on Friday it called to us. Sparkling seas rolling busily onto the shore, seagulls riding the frothy crests and a blueness to the water that the photos didn't capture.
Weed needing to be thrown as far into the depths as a three year old can manage (which isn't very far as it happens).
Crashing waves throwing spray into the sky. We felt it sprinkle us as it was carried on the breeze.
The shore was heavy with seadweed of all types and I realised I had forgotten the names of most. Another aim for this year then: to re-learn and add to my knowledge of the beach flora and fauna, hopefully including the children in this journey.
I'm thinking we could make posters of our finds and name them as bringing home much of it for our nature table is obviously not possible. Lovely colourful drawings they will be won't they?
So, Friday was a bright, sparkling, unbelievably warm day which heralded the same for the whole weekend. So beautiful; so good to re-visit my old friend and be reminded of how much I love it in all its guises.
The search for the perfect wave begins again it seems.
How was your weekend? x
Oh Cornwall is my favourite place... lucky you.
ReplyDeleteLucky you! Stunning photos as always. Thanks for sharing your walk with us.
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My weekend was not as outdoorsy as yours as the weather was very dull and uninspirational, so I did some crafting instead! The wave photos are stunning. I can almost taste the salt in the air. How I yearn to be by the British sea on a spring like day. x
ReplyDeleteHow amazing to have this beautiful friend at your doorstep! I love that gorgeous red coat, just the thing for a breezy beachy day xo
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful place - and you've captured it with your glorious photos - thank you!
ReplyDeleteWe too visited a old friend this weekend,ours was a beach on the suffolk coast called 'Aldeburgh',we had a super day,the sea was so still only crashing when it hit the shingle beach,bliss!! x
ReplyDeleteGlad you had such a wonderful time, and took such delightful pictures of you "old friend."
ReplyDeleteMy weekend, across the pond, was snow, snow, and more snow. So much so that buses (and cars) aren't moving much. Typical winter storm on the Canadian prairies. We'll all be dug out in a day or three.
....by the sea!!
ReplyDeleteI haven't been down for ages too which is daft as it's just a stones throw away or slightly more if it's seaweed.
take care Pipany and have a fabulous week,
Nina xxx
What lovely pictures. I can hear the roar of the sea as I read!
ReplyDeleteWhat a friend to have on your doorstep.
Have a lovely week.
MBBx
Huge envy here, especially as I am confined to barracks for moment. Wonderful evocative pictures though - could certainly hear the sound of crashing waves, and the taste of salt in the air reading this.
ReplyDeleteYou could collect up some of the weed - it makes a great fertilizer, just spread it on the veggie plot, and it will disappear in 4 - 5 weeks adding lots of goodies to the soil.
You're weekend looked idealic,such a lovely part of our country. Your photography is wonderful. I love your idea for the beach flora and fauna.I have just bought a book on Art Forms from the Ocean, and I'm hoping to use the drawings as inspiration for embroidery. Thank you for the recommendation on the cupcakes. I shall try them soon.x
ReplyDeleteThe picture of sea weed would make up a lovely pattern in freeform crcohet - natural inspiration at its best.
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I had a great weekend, thank you Pipany, but it didn't include a trip to the beach. I'll be on the ferry today though, so I'll have my chance to enjoy the rollers, the gulls and the salt air. Do you bring seaweed home for your garden?
ReplyDeleteGLORIOUS pics!!! GLORIOUS! Just what I need, so refreshing to look at! Can I come and live with you? x
ReplyDeleteOh Pip I've missed too many posts! Love the tank top, its FAB!
ReplyDeleteI always love your beach and river photos but these are fantastic. Great rolling waves - the essence of Cornwall - I can almost smell the salty sea air!
Have a wonderful week. Jeanne x
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ReplyDeleteLove this pictorial record. It's easy to forget names once known I find, having had the same experience with the once familiar names of wild flowers!
ReplyDeleteMy weekend was busy, though it was very nice to see the sun, all the same. Bye for now, Lesley
Oh my weekend was not as sunny as yours. It all looks so spring like and beautiful.
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The sea is so beautiful! Thanks for sharing your beautiful part of the world with us. :)
ReplyDeleteOh Pips, thank you for sharing with us, beautiful pictures, and look at Isabella in that gorgeous red coat.!
ReplyDeleteLovely part of the country you live in Pipany, my son's partner's mother lives in Cornwall, they often drive over to see her for long weekends.
xx
Ah, the sea... always a great restorative and inspiration source. These are dazzling photos, Pipany! Living near water too, it really sinks into your life, your soul... Happy Days, my friend :o) ((HUGS))
ReplyDeleteOh Pip those pictures are wonderful, you have really captured the power of the winter waves! I feel refreshed just from looking at them, so I can imagine how invigorating your day out was!
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Julia x x x
Beautiful photos, you are so lucky to live in such a lovely spot. I do like Isabella's red ensemble too - very pretty!
ReplyDeleteI couldn't love where i live any more than I do but sometimes when i read your posts and look at your sea photos I wonder how I can manage without the sea. wonderful.
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