On the Isle - 6

The blackhouses at Garenin, with thick walls, low, thatched roofs and peat fires.

Nestled into the surrounding land, rocks, cliffs and heather.

Overlooking the most secret of bays.

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Carloway Show, to watch the strong men  toss the caber, admire the animals, amaze at the prize vegetables, knitted, sewn, crocheted, woven, baked and created goodies.

Test your strength among the old and young as men and women, girls and boys competed in the tug of war.

A day of community, catching up on news, sitting awhile with friends, listening to the piper, games, races and candy floss.

Home, to smile at the hens settling down for the night.

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Fish and chips with a view

Knitting on the Isle - 3 - Yarn Along

Using my thick,thin handspun to knit a Simple yet Effective Shawl, in colours of sunshine and bright, new moss.

As my new spinner yarn is somewhat uneven, I've gone up afew needle sizes to a 5.5mm, which is creating a nice knit.

Stunning places to sit awhile with needles and yarn, here in Lewis, inspiration surrounds you, vast skies, craggy rock sides, wide, open beaches, tall, strong fortresses all painted in palettes of undeniable beauty.

I seriously under estimated the amount of yarn I have for this project, will need to order and spin more, such a chore haha, wondering how well I can match it up.

Third time knitting this shawl, still loving it, perfect for pick up, put down wave watching, castle climbing, shell seeking.

Just started reading Eloise by Judy Finnigan of This Morning and Book Club, set in Cornwall with the promise of spooky goings on, seems a perfect holiday read.

Joining the Yarn Along crowd over at http://www.gsheller.com/

On the Isle - 2

Bosta beach, very nearly, all to ourselves

Shells to collect, rocks to climb

Sea to paddle in and streams to explore

Days of complete bliss

On the Isle - 1

We're in Lewis, arrived Saturday to a marching band, parade of floats and stunning rainbows.

Cambridge Folk Festival

A weekend away with friends

Heat, bands, beer and a glorious hotel

Dancing in the rain

Laughter, love and chocolates on your pillow

Pretty parasols

Spicy kebabs, warm cloudy cider and ice creams

Deep South blues, soulful folk, guitars and African beats

Summer festivalling