Sunday 20 August 2017

Homecoming

Where to start...it has been awhile, pull up a chair the kettle is on.  There are scones, still warm from the oven, homemade jam but sadly no cream.  The family have fed us too well a couple of inches have been added to the waistline.  We are back from our wanderings and have been welcomed back in style.  Neighbours have been amazing watching our cottage for us and collecting the mail.  Our homecoming was a joy, our cottage on this wonderful Island really does feel like home, it has stolen our hearts and we are very happy about that.

Our journey started three weeks ago on a very wet, dreary and stormy morning.  We sailed from Tarbert on the Isle of Harris in gale force 5/6 which made for quite an uncomfortable journey.  Sadly it didn't improve once we reached Uig on the Isle of Skye, the rain and driving winds continued.   The dark skies and heavy clouds made for some stunning photos.  We did have a drive around the Island and manage to capture some of the beautiful scenery.  Another beautiful Island.





We did have a couple of bright moments and a glimpse of the sun but sadly they didn't last for long.





The name of the shop made us smile...



...we did wonder if he really was grumpy!  We were slightly bemused looking for a causeway to cross to the mainland which turned out to be a bridge and certainly a lot shorter than anticipated. The journey through Scotland was a joy marred slightly by the awful weather but the views were incredible.  We stopped for a picnic at Ballachulish Marine and enjoyed the breathtaking sights from the car.


The weather certainly dominated our journey but didn't detract from the incredible views and amazing skies that were a delight, despite it slowing us down.





We have spent quality time with our beautiful daughters and their little families.  How those Grandchildren of ours have grown in such a short period of time.  We certainly had lots of little adventures together, I have so much to share but will save it for another day.  We have Lucy our youngest daughter and her little family arriving tomorrow, they are having a wonderful time in Aviemore at the moment.  I thank you for your patience as I try to catch up with everyone, it may take awhile.  I also thank you for your continued support and encouragement.

See you soon.

38 comments:

  1. I wondered where you had got to, I am so glad you had some time with your precious family, and how lovely you feel that your new house is now home. x

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  2. I had been thinking of you!
    How wonderful you spent time with your loved ones!
    And that your new sweet cottage is now your forever home. : )

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  3. I was wondering how the last few weeks had been treating you.
    I don't envy your rough ferry crossing. You must be made of strong stuff. It sounds as if the time spent with your family more than made up for it, however, and I'm looking forward to reading more. X

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  4. Lovely to hear you have been visiting your family. It sounds like you have had a really nice time. The weather has certainly been atrocious though hasn't it?!

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  5. I found your blog a little while ago and have read it from the beginning. You have a wonderful family and it is so good that you have been able to realize your dream and move to the Isle of Lewis. I hope your parents are able to join you soon!

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  6. Lovely to meet up with family, so a few inches round your middle is worth it.. and we've been on holidays where our best days were rainy ones where we had delish car picnics, with huge cream cakes! Welcome back..

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  7. Your trip sounds wonderful! Even though the weather seems a little rainy I'm really enjoying the beautiful views. I'm so glad your cottage feels like home. That's very important! Enjoy your family visits. ♥

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  8. Sounds like a great trip. Missed you and am looking forward to seeing pictures and hearing the stories of your travel.

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  9. welcome home!!! you were missed, I love your photos and those billowy low hanging clouds.

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  10. Oh I'm SO happy your holiday with your family was good. I'm looking forward to hearing more about it as well as seeing photo's of the grandchildren. How fun it gets to continue with Lucy's visit. It looks like a beautiful and stunning, if rainy, trip.
    Blessings,
    Betsy

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  11. I'm glad to hear that you had a wonderful time seeing all your kids and grandkids on your visit. And how nice that you will get visitors so soon after your return! Thanks for sharing all the wonderful pictures of your gorgeous land! ((hugs)), Teresa :-)

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  12. It's so nice to know you had such a lovely trip seeing your family. Oh, my goodness! Your snaps are just gorgeous. You really captured some pretty sites. Thank you so much for popping in to see me.
    I'd love one of your scones now, please! ;)
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia ;)

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  13. It always feels so good to get back home...even after a wonderful trip. I SO enjoyed your beautiful pictures. What a lovely, lovely land (and sea)!

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  14. There is no place like home. Your photos are absolutely gorgeous!

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  15. It looks beautiful, despite the weather. Glad you had a good time, looking forward to hearing more about it. Enjoy your time with Lucy and family.

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  16. What a wonderful part of the world! I can totally see why you love it so much and are so happy in your new home and the surrounding areas and islands. Home is always best though isn't it!

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  17. Looks like you had a lovely time, I ADORE Scotland :)
    I loved the 'Grumpy George' and your photographs are beautiful.

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  18. It's so wonderful you have time to have such amazing adventures. Your part of the world looks like paradise.
    xx Beca

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  19. You just needed more Sun and the sceneries were perfect !
    Glad you are back !
    Have a nice week !
    Anna

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  20. So many truly beautiful pictures, the scenery is quite stunning. How lovely to catch up with everyone, especially the little ones xx

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  21. How lovely to travel but how wonderful to return home. Super photos:)

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  22. Wonderful photos full of moodiness and dramatic weather. It's always fun to travel and best to return home. Enjoy your time with your family. I look forward to reading more about your life on Lewis.

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  23. Too bad about the awful weather but I must say it made for some awesome photos!!
    How lovely that you had a great time and now Lucy and family coming for yet more visiting and fun times.

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  24. Doesn't it all look wonderful. The weather had bern so up and down this year but it must have been so good to see your family again.

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  25. Oh what a lovely, lovely place to visit! thank you for sharing and so glad to have you back :0) you were dearly missed :D mari

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  26. I am so happy you had such a wonderful trip and spent so many wonderful moments with your family. So sorry about the weather. Glad you are home safe and sound.

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  27. So many truly beautiful pictures, the scenery is quite stunning. How lovely to catch up with everyone, especially the little ones xx
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  28. Nice to read a bit about your travels and to see the photos as well. Even bad weather can be photographically beautiful. Glad you arrived safely and have enjoyed fun family times. Welcome home.

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  29. Gorgeous scenery despite the clouds, and at the end, vistits with children and grandchildren -- I call that a grand holiday! I'm sure you are happy to be home with beautiful photos and memories to treasure.

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  30. Though the journey was difficult, you were rewarded with such wonderful time with your children and grandchildren. I am glad you are back home safe and well!

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  31. It sounds like you've been having a wonderful time travelling through beautiful Scotland and the Islands, and visiting family. I'm looking forward to working my way backwards through your posts, its been a while since I visited you here. Its always good to come home though isn't it?!
    Gill xx

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  32. So very glad to have you home. What a lovely adventure and great photos. I just long to visit your part of the world. I don't think that will ever happen but it is a joy to see all your photos and read about the places you visit. Hugs...and welcome home!

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  33. On my mom and dads side is scottish ancestry. I am glad you are showing some pictures from there as I probably will never see it first hand, but who know's anything can change. At least I see it here.
    betsy

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  34. What wonderful scenery, spending time with family is precious and more so now that you are far away. A lovely trip despite the weather, but there is no place like home isn't there!

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  35. I do enjoy reading your posts about your new life and seeing your photos from your trip. I was struck by what you say about the ferry crossing - I've only been on a slightly bumpy crossing from Harwich to the Hook of Holland -do you usually take some anti sea sickness pills? I do admire you and your husband for following your dreams to your new life.

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  36. Looks like a wonderful place to tour, even if a bit drear with the rain and all. I have a friend who lives in Scotland, and she enjoys coming back to the states when she can. Isn't it funny how we always wish we could see another part of this world, when we are usually perfectly happy in the spot we have settled on? Have a blessed week!

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  37. The weather made for a nasty ferry ride, but it sure lends itself to dramatic photos. Loved all of them, but especially the last one. You framed it perfectly.

    I also loved the little building in the side of a hill. Whenever I travel, I'm fascinated by the way people use whatever is at hand to make buildings, walls, and walkways.

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