Beach, Garden, Port

It really was a beach a day!!

On today's beach we recreated a popular TV advert to amuse my sister.

We drove to Logan Botanical Gardens on yet another glorious day.

The beautiful selection of plants really shows what great weather they have.

Tropical palm trees . . . 

Huge Gunnera against a blue sky. . . . 

Dashing from shady bench to shady bench . . . . 

My dream plant, Meconopsis. . . .

Followed by my dream green house.

It really is a beautiful garden.

After all the green of the garden it was time to head back to the sea.

This time to the little fishing port of Portpatrick.

With an ice cream in hand, what could be better than a stroll along the little prom!!

Even with the tide partially out, the little boats are coming in and out of the harbour.

We visited the RNLI shop and bought a bigger crab bucket and some special bait, maybe we will be eating crab for tea!!!

Crabs & Castles.

Another day another walk.

This time through the grounds of Galloway House.

The rhododendrons are still out and are beautiful.

Peeping through the undergrowth.

Wondering what it would be like inside. . . . . 

On past giant trees, glimpsing the promise of beach & sea

Out on the sand and the water was warm(ish)

Searching for beach treasure (but drawing the line at bringing home dead crabs)

Back to base for more rock pooling.

That above is my own hand nervously holding our catch.

Then lots and lots of squealing as my son also got to grips with crab handling!!!

Scotland has some beautiful gardens to visit.

Today's 'pick of the day' was Castle Kennedy

Luckily for us they welcome well behaved dogs.(and children!!)

Although the car park was busy you feel like you have the whole place to yourself.

Just bird song and children's chatter.

The pond is huge and the water was very inviting for the dog!!!

 Especially as my son was in control of the lead and although the water appeared clear, as the dog got out is was obvious there's a lot of mud on the bottom. We had a two tone dog, clean at the top with four muddy legs!!

Definatley a place to visit again!!

Ooh I do like to be beside the seaside . . . . .

We've been on holiday, yippee!!

And

Ooh what a week!!

Our base for the week was the Isle of Whithorn in southwest Scotland.

Almost as soon as the car was unloaded, we headed for the sea.

On our first full day, Sunday, we headed for Saint Ninians Cave.

My Mum and Dad (and the dog) where staying nearby for a few days so they joined us.

The woodland is still covered in wild garlic.

And as you reach the end of the woodland, in the distance you can see the sea!! 

 

We had a look in the cave (sorry no photo), then we had a look in the rock pools.

I've got to say, don't try rock pooling with a hot dog!!

Every time you point at something, the dog arrives and sits down.