A Change of Scene

Another windy day (as in gusting 50mph gale) so after mucking out 9 horses/ponies, I wanted to go for a walk and straighten my back up.

The dogs and I needed a change of scenery too.  Off we went to Sandness beach.

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The wind was hitting the sea straight on so, although there were no big waves, there was some impressive sea spray being blown backwards.

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The tide also seemed very high and I found myself standing in the sea foam on a few occasions.

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We had the beach to ourselves, which is always nice.  It was loud, wet and windy and when I lost the feeling my fingers from the cold, we went back home having been thoroughly buffeted about.  Good for the soul.

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On our way home, I saw a pair of Whooper Swans (Cygnus cygnus) walking across the road towards the loch.

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I managed to grab my camera just as they had reached their destination.  If it had been less windy, I would’ve left the car and observed them for longer.  I rather like swans though everyone knows they can “break a man’s arm!”

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Home and lunch and everyone except Haakon, Storm and Tiddles, were out in the field grazing.  Haakon and his companions-of-the-day were confined to the stable.  Haakon is on daily antibiotics and analgesia now.  Let’s see if that helps.

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Then the weather disintegrated and I happened to mention did anyone want to perhaps come in … and gallop, the whole lot had wedged themselves into their shed.

I didn’t have to ask twice!

4 thoughts on “A Change of Scene

  1. Rebecca Final

    Frances – what a beautiful rugged place you live in. It’s so wonderful that you share in photos with us.

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  2. Linda

    What a gorgeous sound that must have been, with the wind, and the sea! Good for the soul; scours you clean!

    What a treat to get to see those swans…

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