Clematis Vines in Bloom 2014

The clematis vines are in bloom on trellises around the house; profuse blooms, nodding riots of colour.

Afternoon Nap

Really, are any words needed?

Big Tancook Island, Nova Scotia...more

We had frequent visitors at the cottage we rented 

on Big Tancook Island.

The neighbour's cat...

the neighbour's hens...

each wandered through exploring

and ignoring us.

This is the view from the cottage 

on Southeast Cove, Big Tancook Island.

The first piece of land, the darkest to the left is

the other curve of Southeast Cove.

Behind that is the tip of Little Tancook Island, 

and behind that again

is Blandford on the mainland.

On clear nights, 

we could see the light at Peggy's Cove

sweeping the sea.

This is the evening sky 

on our last day at the cottage.

There the night sky was free 

from light pollution so the stars

were visible, incredible,

overwhelming. 

There was so much more to do and see

than we had time to explore,

both on the island and in the Chester area.

  

We'll have to return.

I'm hoping 

soon.

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I've written so much lately about the cottage and the Tancooks 

that people have asked if I was advertising for them.  The answer is no.

I've received nothing for the writing.

I enjoyed the island so much, it is difficult to stop talking about it.

Go, see for yourself.

Foxgloves in my Garden

Whenever foxgloves grow in my garden,

I think of my childhood.

They were fairy hats,

or dresses for tiny folk.

They were signs of magic, 

always a surprise,

always welcome.

Mysterious.

Climbing Roses in Bloom

Everything feels rosy today.  

The climbing roses are in full bloom

and I get to spend hours with my writing group.

What could be better?

Southeast Cove, Big Tancook Island, NS

From Big Tancook Island, 

we watched this boat sail across Southeast Cove 

and moor.

It stayed for several days and nights.

We wondered if it belonged to one of

the many summer residents on the island

or to someone visiting, like us.

The island in the background is Ironbound Island, 

the third Tancook Island.  

This view is the one we enjoyed 

throughout our vacation in the rental cottage

on Big Tancook Island.

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Peonies in our Yard 2014

The peonies in our yard this year bloomed later

than usual but were worth the wait.

We enjoyed their beauty while it lasted.

After Tropical Storm Arthur went through

with its heavy winds and rain, 

there was nothing left but

petal confetti.  And yet, it too offered

loveliness.

I'm not complaining about a bit of plant destruction, 

especially compared to what happened 

across much of our province

because of Arthur.