I woke just after 6am and the sun was already warming up the tent; I wanted to make the most of this glorious morning so I made a very quick breakfast of tea and toast then fed the dogs, and by 7am we were on our way through the camp site and down to the beach. The tide was out, and with only another couple of dog walkers in the distance we had most of the vast expanse of sand to ourselves. With nothing to rush for I wandered slowly along at the water's edge while Sophie and Sugar explored a couple of rock pools and found various interesting stones and bits of seaweed. I often wonder what, from a dog's point of view, makes one stone or bit of seaweed more fascinating than any others, but as they can't exactly tell me it will forever remain a mystery.
We were on the beach for almost an hour before I decided it was time to head back to the camp site, and walking back up through the caravan site next door, which is a mixture of chalet bungalows and static vans, I was struck by a couple of very attractive-looking areas. Now I've walked along that access road through the site many times over the years so maybe I've taken my surroundings for granted, but for some reason this time things seemed to be a little different and, to my mind, well worth a couple of photos.
Back at the camp site I put the dogs on their line outside the tent then got my chair and spent quite a while relaxing in the sun before I had to start the packing up process, and with no-one else in the field except one couple in a small motorhome across the other side it was lovely and quiet. All good things have to end however, and after taking my time packing the van and dismantling the tent I was ready for leaving the site at 1pm. I don't think the dogs wanted to go though - when I finally put their bed in the back of the van and put them in it they didn't look very happy about it.
The drive back home in the sunshine was very pleasant and with just one brief stop about halfway along, to get a snack from a roadside catering van, I made good time and was back home by 4pm. It was a shame that the weather over the weekend hadn't been as good as it was that day but at least it hadn't rained, and as I took some of my things out of the van later on it was with the certain knowledge that before long I would be going back to Anglesey for yet another camping break.
I don't remember ever seeing a photo of your dogs before. For some reason, I imagined them to be bigger. :)
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you eventually got some beautiful weather, even if it was only for the last morning.
Both the dogs are Jack Russells Christine, Sophie is smaller and more dainty than Sugar and still looks very much like a pup even though she's six years old. Sugar was eight months old when I got her in 1999 and Sophie was just one day away from her second birthday when she came to me - and I'm still in touch with her 'other mum'. There are several photos of them scattered about the blog, check out Monday June 11th 2012 and Friday June 4th 2010 for a few more.
ReplyDeleteThe beautiful weather that morning really made me NOT want to come home - Anglesey is a lovely island and weather like that just makes me want to stay there for ever.
Hi human Eunice and your two adorable Jack Russell dogs, Sophie and Sugar,
ReplyDeleteI love your photos of Anglesey and of course, Sophie and Sugar. Such fun on the beach. I had a really fun time on a beach near Aberystwyth. Unfortunately, the campsite nearby would no longer allow dogs and we had to find alternative accommodation.
Delighted to note your adventures. Good for you to continue with what you enjoy after such an emotional upheaval, my dear human friend.
Pawsitive wishes,
Penny :)
Hello Penny (and Gary) it was nice of you to paws for a few moments to visit my blog - if you've never been to Anglesey before then you should try it sometime, there are some great beaches and lots of good dog walking places. Sophie and Sugar love it there, they said you would like it too :)
ReplyDeleteHi Eunice, just caught up with your trip to Anglesey!
ReplyDeleteMore great photos, well done!
You know, I think the overcast skies add a certain drama to the coastal views! But the gardens do need a bit of sunlight to bring out the colours. Nonetheless, you have a real talent for photography!
I had a giggle about your scree running escapade! With the scary drive last time and the scree running this time, you've been having an exciting time of it! What's next, hang gliding?
Take care
Phil
I don't purposely do these mad things Phil, they just happen according to circumstances. I can't see myself hang gliding though, unless it's the only way to get down from the top of a mountain :)
ReplyDeleteGlad you like the photos. I've just returned from another Anglesey trip where I made a return visit to Llandwyn Island on a lovely sunny day - the photos this time are much nicer, so watch this space :)