Blue Monday

Well it has certainly been a Blue Monday today in the nicest possible way. 

A stunning blue sky first thing this morning that has lasted all day.

Can't complain at this.

I checked on the seed growth this morning when I went up the garden.

Some are sprouting very nicely.

I planned to spend the afternoon in the garden, but had a bit of a headache, so took myself off for a walk.

Looking down at one of the rocky bays.

I ended up in the Botanical Gardens, no one around which was great.  I did see the odd couple from a great distance, but on a whole I was on my own.

The magnolias were looking stunning.

Camellias looking beautiful as well.

No playground activities.

Not a soul in sight.

So lovely to see colour in the gardens.

Nature continues to delight.

I spent quite a lot of time watching this lovely Robin.

Just look at that fabulous blue sky.

As I was going down the steps to Steephill Cove I saw a beautiful butterfly warming its wings.

I was alone on the beach which was just perfect.

I sat and watched the waves for a while.

I was out about two hours and walked approx 4.5 miles.  

I made myself a lovely lunch when I got home and read for a while and then fell asleep on the arm chair!  I then woke with a very foggy head feeling quite lethargic so I think I overdid things yesterday so decided not to work in the garden this afternoon.

Walks & Wordy Wednesday

Or rather photo heavy Wednesday!  This is a bit of a catch up post.

Last Friday was spent photographing all the damage done to our furniture and bikes - quite significant damage! (83 photos!!)  I will be writing more about this later, but currently waiting on a response from the removal company.

Saturday the weather was starting to look decidedly miserable as Storm Dennis approached.  I spent the day working in the house.  One of the neighbours popped round in the afternoon and we had a cuppa which was a nice interlude as I was getting rather bored with my tidying and sorting!

Sunday was  a very lazy sofa day.  I think the previous 10 days caught up with me.  Late afternoon/early evening I spent some time watching the sea. 

It was rather choppy

I watched some ships

It was very dreary out at sea indeed.

A regular seagull perch.

The sky in the late afternoon was amazing and glowed red.

One thing I love about living here is how quickly the sky and sea vista can change.

Late Monday afternoon after a rather wet and dreary day it cleared up so I went for a walk

It was very windy still and the sea wild.

You can see the way this ship is rolling on the ocean just how choppy it is out at sea!

Certainly glad I wasn't on it!

This place is gradually losing their garden down the cliff.  The slips aren't far away from their shed/garage now.

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Yesterday I went for a lovely morning walk. I am very fortunate to have so many lovely places to walk straight from my doorstep.  So I set off for the Botanical Gardens in Ventnor.  They certainly didn't disappoint.

Their magnificent Magnolias were in flower.

What a treat they were.

We even had some blue sky yesterday which was lovely as well, and made the perfect backdrop

I enjoyed a lovely wander round the garden

A carpet of daffodils.

Camellias. 

Love the bright red berries against the green.

I then headed down to Steephill Cove.

I had a little walk round the cove.

I then walked along and back up across the top and headed back to the Botanical Gardens and treated myself to a cup of tea and a scone.

I decided to walk back home via the coastal path which was absolutely wonderful.

Looking down at Mount Bay

Such fabulous scenery.  It was windy and fresh, but fortunately not too cold.