So we've been on holiday, in the Highlands. Starting at Achmelvich with the most stunning beach. Honestly it's up there with any Caribbean beach I've been to. It was gorgeous. Now I had decided that I wanted to go into the sea here before we arrived. Our first morning, we went down (only 100 yards from our accommodation pod). Me in my swimming costume, dressing gown and woolly hat. It was a lovely sunny morning and I desperately wanted to skinny dip but although it was very quiet there was a couple of people who seemed keen to see what I was doing (they clocked me in my dressing gown - and a stunning sight I was, see below and you'll be able to agree lol). With such an attentive audience I kept my costume on. In I went, with Libby swimming next to me. She thought it was the best thing ever, and she just loved swimming with me! It was very cold (though hubby assured me it would be warmer than the North Sea) but I too thought it was the best thing ever! I didn't swim - because I'm not a good swimmer. I didn't go too far in because I'm scared of water (and, yes, I am a fully qualified Advanced Open Water SCUBA diver - sorry, just wanted to get that in.) But I went all the way up to my neck and I loved it. As soon as I was out I wanted to go back in. The next morning, another lovely day and the beach was deserted! Off came my clothes and another dip in the Atlantic took place. Loved it all the more for being a rudey dudey! I was a little worried that I might have a heart attack but husband also assured me I'd be fine. And I didn't even have my woolly hat on the second time. I'd read up a bit about wild swimming and I was convinced a woolly hat was an absolute must. But I survived so it's all good.
We've walked a lot, on beaches, across moors, up hills. I wish I could share all my photos. I can't check my weight but I'm pretty sure I'll have gained. In spite of all the exercise I've enjoyed G&Ts and a few nuts before dinner, wine with dinner and pudding after dinner. After our self catering pod we had 2 nights in a hotel and enjoyed full breakfast and very tasty bar suppers! But holidays are enhanced by nice indulgent food. I'm not wrong am I? Or do I live in my fantasy world? Either way I'm sure I'll have put on a few pounds. And I don't care. I mean I don't care today. I may care a little more once I'm home, stepped on the scales, and realised I need to lose those pounds all over again! Ah poo!
Whit’s fur ye’ll no go by ye! – What’s meant to happen will happen.
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