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July 25, 2005
Wild orchid
Speaking of white hawthorn and yellow daffodowndillys, if you want to learn from the sky and the hills you could do far worse than visit this little corner of north west of Scotland.
This was sent to me on my birthday by my dear aunt and uncle; it came as a breath of fresh air in humid, polluted, bombed London. Aunt and Uncle abandoned London for the banks of Little Loch Broom many years ago. They don't live exactly the middle of nowhere, but it's not far away. I can never see the mountain opposite their house (and in the background of this picture), without seeing a reclining nude, one knee raised, her hair streaming down to the loch... perhaps this angle doesn't show her at her best. It was while staying here, and in the company of their dear departed dog Cap, that I discovered the power of silence. And that a blink has a sound.
Posted by Anna at July 25, 2005 08:17 AM
Comments
What a lovely picture and a breath of fresh air, in a manner of speaking. Take care...
Posted by: michele at July 25, 2005 12:40 PM
ooh, thank you for sharing such a wonderful little corner of the world.
Posted by: anne at July 25, 2005 12:57 PM
What a beautiful picture and a beautiful memory, silence is an important lesson to learn.
Posted by: Kelly at July 25, 2005 02:40 PM
Gorgeous, peaceful, serene. What a place. I picture you wandering the fields, wrapped up in your lovely Kiri shawl and wearing your Elfine socks. What would Flora think?
By the way, that lavender silk is incredible.
Posted by: Vicki at July 25, 2005 04:12 PM
Just found you thru' Kerrie, love your blog !.
Posted by: Lyn at July 25, 2005 10:58 PM
Stunning. Thank you for sharing and so glad you are remaining safe.
Posted by: Sarah at July 26, 2005 04:58 PM
oh, thank you for sharing that -- gorgeous!
as is your kiri.
Posted by: mrspilkington at July 26, 2005 05:54 PM