Saturdays Soiree

The weekend was so uplifting, signs of Spring all around.   The ground bursting with new life as you can see the tips of green starting to poke through the soil.  Pregnant ewes all around and a glimpse of the sun, albeit for such a short time.  Ferries back to some normality and running to timetable such a joy after the southerly/south westerly winds caused havoc with the delay or cancellation of ferries which also included freight.  Mother Nature teasing us with hope and a little look at what is to come and then pulling back, darkening the sky and filling the clouds with rain.  Once again wakening to drizzle and an overcast morning.

Saturday we did have a trip out to do a top of shop, fruit and vegetables a priority.  We always have a stroll prior to going to the supermarket and notice something different each time we walk.  Saturday was no exception we stumbled across some more carvings.  This time seals across the road from the bus station.  We did check out the bus's as I am only a couple of months away from being eligible for a bus pass.

Outside An Lanntair there is a great replica of a Lewis Chessman also known as a Uig Chessman as that is where they were believed to have been found in the 12th century.

The Old Town Hall and its clock is always a joy.

The shopping done, we didn't call in for a fish supper we had a slow drive back and stopped off a couple of times to admire the views.  Upper Barvas is a great place to stop and admire the beach, the perfect location to drive down enabling Gerard to stay in the car. 

We weren't there long but it was amazing how quickly the view changed due to the dramatic changes of the skies.  The clouds darkening over us and the breeze building and beginning to blow  forcing the sea to crash along the rocks forming a foam along the edges.

Our final stop before warming soup and bread fresh from the oven was at Dell Mill.  Such a beautiful old building sadly falling into decay.  Its once majestic wheel now rusty.  I bet that old stone building would have a few stories to tell if only walls could talk.

Hope you enjoyed our little adventure.  I can put the kettle on and I have banana bread and a ginger cake in the oven if you'd like to stay awhile and chat.

See you soon.