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We just had time for a quick pint before getting the ferry back (we were sorely tempted to miss it) when Dave the captain invited us up on the bridge as the ferry left St Mary s, so I could take more photos for my article.
That was really quite something and an experience we will never forget, standing up there in the spring sunshine, watching those magical islands diminish. My memories of the day are like a kaleidoscope, glistening with sun filled jewels:-
I woke the next morning, feeling achingly sad. As you know, I m normally a glass half full sort of person. I walked Moll through radisson edwardian hotels london a churchyard full of the sweet spring scent of bluebells mixed with the pungent, earthy smell of wild garlic and thought how difficult it is when people you care about have to go away. Even when you know they re coming back.
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So glad you had such a lovely day Sue, despite the bit of sickness and later the odd blues that sometimes come when least expected. Your earlier commenter was right about there being lots of support, virtual or otherwise, for you. The islands really are so beautiful and you seem to have caught them at their best. I ll look forward to seeing radisson edwardian hotels london some photos. Sorry to have missed singing. Life suddenly became too demanding. Sally xx
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