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04/02/2006: "Treat"
I think SO was feeling sorry for me because he'd booked me a treat for the weekend up at Loch Rannoch. The scenery was stunning. It seems a long time since we've been out of the city. I guess the last three months have been a bit stressful and incredibly busy. But fresh air, starting with a walk at the Birks of Aberfeldy - after stumbling on the the opening of the spring exhibition at the Aberfeldy Gallery (with free glass of wine) and lunch at the wonderful Watermill bookshop and gallery - was a great way to start the weekend. The waterfalls were fantastic (I have pics and video and will try to get them up here). The colours were stunning, such a contrast to the grey of the last few months. Vibrant blues and greens - it was like stepping into a Jolomo painting.
Loch Rannoch was also beautiful and we arrived at the hotel in time to have a walk down to the shore before dinner and catch the sunset. Schehallion was still covered with snow and it was great to think I climbed that last year. It was even warm.
On Sunday we took a trip up to Rannoch Station - almost the middle of no-where - on the way spotted, buntings, pied wag, buzzards, chaffinches, gold crest, buzzards and it's definitely the season for the frogs (or maybe toads?). We really had to be careful not to stand on them on the path around Loch Laidon. It was really great to get away. Being just before Easter, it was pretty quiet too which made it more relaxing. I think at heart I'm just a misanthrope. I did catch myself thinking how different our family is. When we were walking in a wood being deafened by birdsong, SYD was wandering around Rome, Italy and SED was home preparing her art portfolio for her college interview. It's so strange when they grow up.
Oh, and I passed my art assessments. I just wish I'd had an easle and paints with me over the last couple of days, the first foray out to the countryside in spring always has me so inspired. I wanted to buy every cottage with a for sale sign, give up working and set up a studio!
Now I'm home....back to work tomorrow.
