Remembrance Sunday

In November the UK remembers all those who lost their lives in the 

two World Wars and subsequent conflicts

(on the Sunday closest to the 11th of November).

It is also a time to remember ALL affected by conflict and unrest.

11th of November is Armistice Day, Remembrance Day or Poppy Day.

On the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month 1918 the guns of the First World War fell silent after four years.

I wanted to share this picture which I took on holiday in Scotland in September.

The Commando Memorial is near Spean Bridge Village

 and is one of  Scotland's best-known monuments - a War Memorial,

 but also a tourist attraction - visit, wander, gather thoughts and take in the 
amazing views of Ben Nevis.

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Palnackie, Palnackie, Palnackie

Oh, gorgeous Palnackie! *SIGH*

I spent a few days here last week with family in their little fisherman's cottage which they have renovated. 

Small but perfect in every way - it was so relaxing.

I was gutted as I had forgotten my camera, ggggrrrrr!!! 

Can you imagine, all the missed opportunities...

Palnackie is in Kirkcudbrightshire, just into Scotland in the Region of Dumfries & Galloway.

 There are only 200 resident's in Palnackie and I would imagine that most people know each other!

The old Port is currently being renovated & I hope to visit again once it's finished :-)

We went to the little beach about 45 minutes walk away - beautiful white sand, clear sea - we swam! 

I know! In Scotland! Not another soul in sight. Perfect!

There was everything - you could not pick a better place for a holiday home - Mountains, Forests, Beaches, Little Villages with pretty shops to peruse, all within a couple of miles. 

Not forgetting Dalbeattie Forest 7 Stanes  for mountain biking which is part of the renowned 7 Stanes.

How on earth did they find such a place I wondered.

 It was as a result of spending many childhood holidays nearby in their caravan that led them to Palnackie.

Never mind Holiday Home - I. Want. To. Live. There.

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