Not the blog that I expected to write today but a fine example of not being able to always plan ahead.

When the weather is good and the tides favourable I often combine my evening dog walk with a quick, solitary dip. This is my favoured location for the evening plunge. Last night my favourite spot was empty as I arrived and I was quick to get in. Only moments later a family followed me down. There was no sun and the water was a little chilly so my plan was for a quick in and out. But at some point I glanced over my shoulder and saw the family were holding an informal memorial celebration and tossing long stemmed red roses into the sea.

I really had no option, despite the chilly ness, but to stay in the water and keep out of their moment of peace and tranquility.

Soon enough they left and the sea was quickly spreading the many roses, placed lovingly in the sea.

If only I had been a little later they could have had the place to themselves. This really is a perfect spot to remember and reflect on other realms and people who are loved.