Forgive me, today’s dip into the archive is singularly lacking in pretty flowers. In my defence I was gardening when I took this picture, no doubt doing some of my “deep thinking” whilst gazing Wales-ward on this bright October day. I spotted Peter, an elegant and intriguing gentleman who lives in the lime washed cottage by the sea wall, rowing out to sea in his ancient clinker built row-boat. In years past this was a bustling harbour and tourists were brought around the coast from nearby Ilfracombe, by men with salt water in their veins. Here they would enjoy the many tea rooms, the view and a paddle until they were returned at the end of the day. There are not many boats in the bay nowadays, ubiquitous kayaks and the odd annoying jet-ski, but few true boats. Peter would not have looked out-of-place in the roaring 1930’s, dapper in his whites and Panama hat. Unaware he was being observed, using the strong easy strokes of someone who has rowed for fifty years, he headed purposefully to nowhere in particular. His joy was being on the water in his trusty vessel, embraced by the sea. I was envious then and, looking at this photo again, I am envious once more.
Is that a Whale surfacing slightly left of the direction he is heading?
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Um, I think it is a r.. no you are quite right it is definitely a whale 😉
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What a treat, to look up from your gardening and see not only a delightful event but a piece of history.
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Well put Mrs D 🙂
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I have to admit to a little envy for your view. How nice is must be to be so close to the sea. heh I love finding things in photos that I was oblivious to originally!
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There is something very special about being close to the sea. I am very lucky.
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Oh the peace of waves lapping gently around the boat and the tranquillity of being alone on the sea.
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That is a sight to bring back into memory when things get out of sorts. Scenes with water are always comforting to me. Such a peaceful endeavor.
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So true and so different to the intrusive motor boats and jet skis, very restful (if you are not actually doing the rowing!) x
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