Up early

Blissful sleep.  Woke early, washed and dressed and out with camera by 7am.  Walked on the prom eastwards towards the pink sky. 

Sunrise was gorgeous. 

Returned to a welcome toast and coffee breakfast.  OH just got up from long repose after yesterday's drive.

Mid morning headed onto the beach while the tide was drawing out.  Always with my camera.
Picked up some shells, colourful pebbles and smooth glass.  My Spittal souvenirs.  They will line the base of a glass cube vase to be a home for my air plants.  

After lunch OH declared he was going up the hill to view Bamburgh and Holy Island.  Did warn of 'sharp showers' and to take phone.  

Meanwhile I uploaded morning photos. Just about to air towels on line as rain begins.  Change plan.  

Rain begins to pelt.  The window of our cottage looks out to sea.  The horizon merged with rain clouds.  I could watch forever as colours, reflections and textures change second by second.  Like a celestial painter at work daubing with a palette knife.  

OH appears, saying didn't go to plan - and drenched. 

It's 4.30pm and the external dimmer switch is toning down the light.  At least rising early has maximized my daylight exposure with a super kickstart.

I think it'll be pasta for dinner.

Pleasant evening everyone.