7/11/2014

A Day on Swainbost Beach



Of all the beaches I visit, my favourite has got to be Swainbost beach. Now, undoubtedly, part of my bias comes from the fact that this is the beach on which so many of my childhood memories were made. Growing up, this was My Beach.

But I also love it for what it has to offer: the mix of sand and rocks, and sea and rock pools. Places to shelter from any breeze that may be blowing, places to set out a picnic on a rock. I love it all!


Today's visit did not disappoint.



For the first hour, I read and took notes for my Bible study. 

Calum Stewart and my nephew, Ross, were having a wonderful time with their boogie boards, or simply sitting on the warm rocks and chatting.



After we'd been at the beach for an hour or so, some more folks joined us. My Mum - yes, my Mum! - came along with my niece and nephew, Iona and Owen, and some of Owen's friends.



The kids even managed to get Granny to dip her toes into the sea.

It was a very special day for me because the memories that make Swainbost beach such a wonderful place for me were all created with my Mum! Mum hadn't been on this beach since we were children until today, so it was a very special day for her. Today, she made more memories - not only with her own offspring, but with the next generation - her grandchildren.




Even Calum Stewart seemed lost in thought at times.




As the tide comes in, lovely pools form - pools with warmer water than the open sea. I remember playing in this very pool as a child.




Looking north towards the Eye of the Butt from the beach itself, 



... and from the machair. The machair flowers are so lovely at this time of year. To have the wonderful pinks and yellows and purples of the flowers, and the deep blues, turquoises and greens of the sea all in one picture is truly a delight.

Eye candy.



And finally ... just to prove that I did get my feet wet ...



13 comments:

  1. Beautiful post, from the heart. It is a place that I love to sit when we come to the Island for a holiday, we rent a cottage and dream. It is our hope that one day we will live the dream...

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    1. Where do you visit from, Mrs Mamasmercantile ? :)

      Certainly, any holidaymakers who have been here this past week timed their trip well! What a treat they had :)
      A x

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  2. Oh my, that is such a beautiful place!! It is so different from our crowded, noisy beaches here in Florida. No wonder visitors there can get lost in thought. So glad your mum could join you on that special day! Lovely post!

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    1. It really was lovely, Terri .... and yes, the coast around here does allow you to 'get lost in thought'. I *love* the sea!

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  3. I love getting a glimpse of what makes you who you are! What a special day with your Mom!

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    1. Thank you, m'dear :) . It really was a special day ... couldn't but praise and praise God last night for these wonderful 'treats' He gives us (of course, He gives them to us *every day* - just the breath in our nostrils is a gift beyond compare), but yesterday was very lovely for us :)

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  4. Ah! What a wonderful day! I love making memories and adding to older ones! I love the generational aspect of your day! So glad your mum made it out to enjoy with you! Not such a common occurrence, I think, to appreciate and enjoy such a place for generations! Thanks for sharing the beautiful pictures and inspiration to think ahead about the memories we are making.

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    1. It was so unexpected too, Keri, which kind of added to its 'special-ness' :)

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  5. What a wonderful place to spend the day!

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  6. This looks just heavenly! May I come over??

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  7. Beautiful pics. Spent many a summer day here as a kid, looking forward to taking my girls here next month!

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