Monday, 16 January 2012

The place I will dream of

I don't think I've ever felt more in love with my Northern Ireland homeland than I did just before I left it on Friday, when I cycled around the tiny country lanes beyond Strangford. The air was like spring, the sky cloudless and the sea so still. After my cycle I took a walk along the beach; I could see the Isle of Man far away on the horizon, guillemots were diving for fish close to shore. Guns Island, a stone's throw away, seemed to float. On the garden wall of a cottage three children just come home from school were eating lunch, and their little terrier dog came over to me to be stroked.


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7 comments:

imac said...

What can I say - but - Beautiful.

ruthie said...

So beautiful Kitty! and I was on the other side looking over to the Isle of Man from the hill here. x

☆sapphire said...

This post reminds me of the Keane song, "Somewhere only we know" though they walk through some woodland. You are really fortunate to have such a beautiful sea in your homeland. The blues are fascinating.

Kat said...

Stunningly gorgeous.

When can I come visit?

;-)

sugirtha said...

Beauuuuuuutiful Kitty!

Lucy Corrander : Photos said...

Breathtakingly lovely.

Sigrid said...

Superb pictures!