Today is Monday and the event was checking out the Gannet colony. I've never been this close to so many birds. Beautiful to watch swooping, diving, and most certainly making plenty noise.
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| Gannet colony |
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| close-up |
It was a short drive from Gardenstown and then a shortish walk towards the cliffs. A beautiful day too. I took plenty photos and a bit of video - could have lain in the grass watching them for hours. Or rather, I'd like to but usually I don't let myself just be, something I am working on.
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| Loved-up |
Now it's Tues and I went to spend my sweetie money at the shop, which also happens to be at the top of the hill and it is no mean feat walking up that hill. We were all given Gardenstown wee packets from Derek and Rosie. In the packs were a badge, sweetie money, voucher for the Gannet Colony, a Gamrie passport, all tongue in cheek but sweet too.
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| Tope of the hill |
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| Up by the church |
On a stretch of the hill were all these garages, in various stages of repair, or rather disrepair for some, and I had to take some photos.
Then there was a walk up to the derelict church on the hill, amazing views and as I love derelict buildings and graveyards it was great for me.
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| the church |
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| inside looking out |
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| inside the church |
And finally, to end Tues I got on with the painting/drawing I'd begun the day before. Really pleased with the result. Although I couldn't get a decent photo as you can see, due to shadows, but love the effect.
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