Jun 23 2009
A Busy Few Weeks
I realised I haven’t blogged for nearly a month, we have been too busy enjoying ourselves to write about it
Since my last post we have had 3 lots of visitors………here’s a whistlestop tour of what we have been up to:
K&M from Ilkley came for a week - and we had a blast. M had never been here before, but her Mum K had been with N and I a few years back. They had a good time, and we culminated with BBQ sand and sausages on Reef Beach on Friday evening…….happy days! We spent a rainy afternoon on Tolsta Beach, the children loving playing in the caves, and the rain making the rock colours even more spectacular
I then had some unexpected visitors, G&J, the father and brother of one of my friends in Cheshire. They were great company, and very house trained, so the place was cleaner when they left than when they arrived! We went to the School Gala Day, had a lovely wander around the black house village and N learned some good jokes. This picture is of G and N, causing trouble in the back of the car
My Mum and Dad were then here for 2 weeks.It was tiring to have visitors and keep working full time, but we had such a lovely time (it was worth it!). M+D seem to have really enjoyed slowing down the pace of their holiday as they have been here before and aren’t putting themselves under pressure to do everything
We had a lovely day in Ness last Saturday - visiting a medieval fort, on a small island just a few feet off the mainland. The place is called Dun Eistean, and can be accessed via a small bridge from the mainland. There are spectacular views of the Butt of Lewis and the cliffs. Lovely spot - we’ll be back there with a picnic
Dad and I went to An Lanntair to see a band, called “Voyages de Nuit” - a fusion of jazz, flamenco and celtic music. I wasn’t sure what to expect (doesn’t sound like my kind of thing!) but I loved it. Really great music and the rapport between the band members was really funny, a lovely evening to celebrate Father’s Day
Another archeaological day on Saturday, visiting a series of four 19th Century horizontal mills. Lovely walk from Reef Beach up into the hills behind, good rock scrambling! At the top is a beautiful little loch, with some small islands, some with stepping stones as access to the islands. Dad was keen to see the mills, N loved the climbing and the rocks. Again, another place on our list to return to
My post would not be complete without a couple of pictures of beaches……these were from Horgabost Beach on Harris. We spent a lovely afternoon there with most of Grimshader. My cousin Mr Bonfire got a fantstic BBQ built and operational…..and then he proceeded to fall out of a canoe in the most spectacular fashion! The weather was glorious and N managed to stand on a surf board for the first time!
And finally….to cap it all………Dad caught a fish in the school Loch on Saturday night. What a beauty…..the fish that is!
Next visitors come on Friday
10 responses so far
Glad you have had such a good time(even though its sounds a bit tiring)with your family and friends and you are waiting for more at the weekend. I hope you have another good time
It’s been a busy time for you but you are sure getting around the islands and the kids must love it. I like having visitors but must admit my wee wife does most of the work, though I am the Designated Driver. and the Ladies love to shop.
Er.. was your dad expecting a bigger fish? he looks a bit unhappy..
Hurrah! You’re back! Great post and photos hun. Wierd seeing Dad on tinternet! Cannot wait to see you and nefro next weekend x
Thanks for comments - yes Harry, was supposed to be slowing the pace of my life coming here, but been a hectic few weeks!
LL - that’s what Dad looks like when he’s pleased! He was….very chuffed! But got eaten alive by midgies and still suffering
Jo - can’t wait for the big HH Street Party Sis x
You definitely have had a busy time. A nice sized fish! I hope your Dad enjoyed it for a meal
You will need to make a list of all those places to revisit!!
Wow..you have been busy. How nice to have your Family up and share with them so much……really cool Fathers’ Day for the memory banks. bet the house/week seems whole lot emptier now folks gone back? really glad for you and thanks for sharing. FM
Plaid - yes, I have a list…..love lists!
FM - felt quite sad when they all left, but life and work soon took over!
Great pics! I must get the girls some wet suits and boards they would love to be able to do what the boys do.
I did offer to get a bridal veil out for your dad to pop over his head to stop the midges when he came here fishing, but he didn’t seem keen. Cannot think why…..
Nice fish ! and i thought there was only eels in that loch.