Geese in a snowy field in Cumbria (Journey from Islay)

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Picture of some geese in a field covered in snow, a fence stretching into the distance
Geese in a snowy field in Cumbria (Journey from Islay)

Another memory from the unusual snowy return journey from Islay in early December 2023. The next morning I went for a winter wonderland walk in the area, among other things I noticed these geese sitting in a snow covered field with the fence stretching into the distance. I quite like the monochrome colours in this view.

Mini snowman on a Mini Clubman (Journey from Islay)

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Picture of a very small snowman on top of a Mini Clubman car
Mini snowman on a Mini Clubman (Journey from Islay)

Something a bit different, a memory from an unusual return journey from Islay at the start of December 2023. Driving on the M6 through Cumbria it started to snow quite heavily, after a treacherous drive I safely arrived at the service station hotel where I was staying for the night. After taking my luggage out of the car I couldn’t resist the pun and had to build a Mini snowman on my Mini Clubman. Hope you like it.

Cream tea on a return journey from Islay

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Picture of cream tea with scones, clotted cream and jam
Cream tea on a return journey from Islay

A couple of times on my return journey from Islay I stopped in the Lake District in England. At least twice if not more often I visited Granny Dowbekin’s Tearooms in Pooley Bridge for a nice cream tea. Well worth it.