Showing posts with label grey skies. Show all posts
Showing posts with label grey skies. Show all posts

Wednesday, 24 August 2011

Les vacances...parte trois

The weather was rather mixed and so we took advantage of the respite from the sun to indulge in some blustering walks along the cliff tops.  Either side of the bay in St Jean de Luz are beautiful cliffs with stunning views, lovely lighthouses and posh hotels.

Across the bay in Socoa we wandered from the port up to the sweet little lighthouse, past some rather nice houses and out to the cliff edge where you look out over the  endless expanse of the Atlantic.  The rock formations are in strange layers, rather like a millefeuille!


Walking on the opposite side of the bay takes you on a less rugged path, past a marvellous cafe which served the best moules & frites in town!  You end up at a very smart hotel called La Reserve which is perched on the edge of the cliff.  The hotel has a terrace that spills out towards some glorious gardens and an infinity pool that looked super inviting.  I have to say that I would rather like to return as a resident!



Saturday, 16 July 2011

Rainy days and Saturdays...

Well the relentless downpour has put pay to my weekend plans.  No picnic, no gardening and no local fete.  I am however using the time productively; I will finally sort out my mountain of paperwork, I will research the perfect pudding for tomorrow's lunch and I will reorganise my spice cupboard.  Oh the thrills!

To cheer us all up how about a little picture of Bingo?  You know me, any excuse!  This is him & his lady friend Zuki.

Wednesday, 16 March 2011

Grey skies...

It appears that the fleeting sunshine we were treated to at the weekend has abandoned us and has been replaced with grey skies and a light drizzle.

Fortunately, as I live in a country where grey skies seem to preside over much of the year, I actually really like grey.  I think that it is a very elegant, understated colour.  My bedroom at home is a selection of greys and I am drawn to other interiors that use it.  It works well with so many other colours and provides the perfect base for brighter accents or patterns.

In no particular order here are a few of my favourite grey things today...



 
image 1 from here
image 2 from here
image 3 from here