The Simple things in life


As I drove back from Exeter on Friday after helping my son move into his new home my daughter asked me what were my plans for the long weekend and I realised that for once we didn't have any. How relaxing....


To walk along the shoreline enjoying the view


Watching families feeding the goldfish and carp.


Sitting on a deserted beach gazing out to sea.


Seeing the sunrise. 


Admiring homes with such glorious views.


Having a coffee at a beachside cafe while viewing the waves crashing below.


Watching the insects busy in the garden


Picking and eating simple fresh local food. I found this recipe for Runner bean and potato curry it was a great way to use by a glut of runner beans and all the vegetables came from the garden.



Listening to the rain, after all it wouldn't be a bank holiday weekend without some !
When the rain stopped activities outside revamping the look of my blog and visiting many of my blog friends.

 I hope you all had a relaxing weekend too and are all refreshed for the week ahead. Thank you for all your wonderful comments and a big hello and welcome to new followers Yoshiko, PatriciaFlowers and homeBarbee, Clare,Gerda and Pomona, thank you so much for joining me.

Sarah x






Comments

  1. How I'd love to live by the sea! Such beautiful photos. I'm too attached to the Peak District though to leave my landlocked home area!

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  2. That looks like my kind of weekend.

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  3. It is so lovely to have a 'free' weekend and it looks like you made the most of it! Juliex

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  4. Sounds like the perfect weekend.
    Glorious views again indeed from the beautiful region you live in.
    Have a lovely new week!
    Marian

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  5. Some beautiful, beautiful photos Sarah, and isn't it lovely to be without any particular tasks or plans from time to time.

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  6. It sounds like a lovely weekend Sarah. It's good to have a free weekend now and then to do what you look. Ours are often booked full. I believe our first free weekend is somewhere in October....I think I will block it in my diary right now :-)!

    Have a lovely new week!

    Madelief x

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  7. Lovely photos! It was a complete washout of a weekend here in Hampshire - your typical BH really! Love the new look of your Blog!
    June

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  8. Wonderful photos! It's good to recharge your batteries! Ada :)

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  9. These photos take my breath away! Once again: Wish I was there! xxxx Christa

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  10. another wet bank holiday but glad you managed to get out and about.
    xxx

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  11. Beautiful summery pictures and it's true what they say ... the best things in life are free!

    xxx

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  12. gorgeous photos! lovely to see your part of the world.
    x

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  13. Your photos are lovely and have given us a view of the simple pleasures of life. I feel relaxed already.
    Patricia x

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  14. Hello, Sarah! Thank you for your kind comment on my blog and for following me too :o) I`m so glad to found your beautiful blog! I start following you as well :o) Love your gorgeous pictures and absolutely impressed with Nature you shared with us.
    Love
    Natasha

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  15. You're quite right, sometimes the best plan is not to make any plans at all and just take things slow and enjoy the moment. I loved looking through your photos, you live in such a pretty place.

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  16. I'm taking a tour around england bloggers and I am amazed of all the beautiful places I'm seeing pictures of! The only thing I probably wouldn't like is the colder weather (I love it when it's HOT) but for all the rest...WOW! Lovely pictures.

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  17. Thank you for the mention - it's great to make all these virtual connections! And I do like your pictures - a real treat for the eyes!

    Pomona x

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  18. Beautiful Sarah! It looks like the best kind of weekend, enjoyable and relaxed with nowhere you have to be, perfect! xo K

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  19. That sounds like the perfect weekend.
    Thank you for stopping by and visiting. I'm happy that you liked my little black evening bag make-over. Love, love, love your beautiful photos, Connie :)

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  20. I just love these photographs , your world is so beautiful! So much greenery and open space. I live in a big noisy city so I miss such an atmosphere. These photographs have a calming effect on the mind. I also love your perspective and approach to a simple life and this reflects in your photographs!
    have a nice day !

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  21. It seems like you had a wonderful Bank Holiday despite the weather - photos beautiful as ever and curry sounds good too. I like your new look and it appears that a few more of the blogs I follow have also changed while I was away for the holiday - thought I had ventured onto the wrong blogs at first - great minds think alike etc or perhaps the rain drove everyone else inside to update their blogs!! I might even have a go at an upgrade myself (now I have got the hang of the basics!). Have a good week.

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  22. If ever you see some woman mixing hot coffee with vanilla ice-cream in Sandsfoot Park - that's probably me!

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  23. That mixture sounds good,will keep an eye out next time I'm up there everyone will wonder why I am watching them all closely when they are by the cafe!
    Sarah x

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  24. What's lovely way to spend the weekend. The place looks perfect. Beautiful beach and photo's

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