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Category: Ramblings | Posted: Fri May 15, 2009 3:28 pm

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Whenever I visit my grandparents' graves this song by Chris de Burgh churns in my head. We've got the ravens, the overgrown graves, no church but a small chapel, and a lovely beach with the wonderful sound of surf on sand. Come with me to the island of my childhood.

The ferry isn't very big, but then the trip isn't very long either. About 20 minutes if we get the direct route, or 35 minutes with a stop on another island.



My old, battered car here:



And there's the mountain of "my" island:



The chapel:



The memorial dedicated to all those lost at sea:



The newest half of the graveyard looks nice and shiny:



The next-door neighbours:



Just look at this fabulous sand:



And the lovely colour of the sea:



One could think this was on a tropical beach, but turn around and your illusion is dispersed:







On days like today I could be tempted to live there, and especially when I look at all the exciting tracks on the beach:



But when the storms are bad in autumn and winter I know that I really would prefer to stay in my own home. So home we went. Maybe next time we go we will have time to explore the old caves on the other side of the island.


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glendann wrote on Fri May 15, 2009 3:47 pm:

What a great trip Droopy.It seems so quiet as calm on the beach.Lovely grave yard
Do people still live on the island?I loved your tour.

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Droopy wrote on Fri May 15, 2009 4:32 pm:

Thank you glendann. Yes, lots of people still live there. It used to be a community of smallholders/fishermen with family, but modern times have changed that. People still live off the sea but lots have jobs on the mainland.

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Green_Numb wrote on Fri May 15, 2009 7:33 pm:

nice pics, love the tracks in the sand...

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kuntrygal wrote on Fri May 15, 2009 8:33 pm:

Love the picture of 'the next door neighbors' and the beautiful little chapel. The footprints are very interesting. Thanks for taking us along.

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Sjoerd wrote on Sat May 16, 2009 12:13 am:

This is a moving pictorial account, Droopy. I get a really good feel about that island of yours...the rocks, the sand the water...and the graveyard.
What a good place to grow up.
Thanks loads for the guided tour and the good feeling that I got from seeing this place.

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Droopy wrote on Sat May 16, 2009 6:35 am:

Thank you for liking my photos. The bird life out there is amazing and we always take time to potter about and see what's flying.

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Biita wrote on Sun May 17, 2009 11:54 am:

Very special island Droopy, and made me homesick for Lofoten. sigh. But it was worth seeing it again. We have that here too on our little island, but with alot more people,,lol. I think you are right about living there during the nice seasons but not at the winter time its no fun, believe me,,,lol. The caves, i would have been all over those so fast. I envy your patience. Thank you for the beautiful scenic tour.

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daisybeans wrote on Sun May 17, 2009 7:43 pm:

I am sooo enjoying the pics and commentary on the different places the Stew-people live! Droopy, this was very special! It has a lovely feel. You set up some nice surprises Thank you.

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bsewnsew wrote on Mon May 18, 2009 1:54 am:

Droopy,
Thanks for sharing.. OH it is so nice to see the world from my computer.. You made an excellent editoral of the trip.

The chapel makes my heart bleed. And the resting places . So country ..Great country.

Enjoyed the ride.

Thanks

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Droopy wrote on Mon May 18, 2009 6:51 am:

Thank you for liking my photos.

Biita, I've visited those caves lots of times, so I'm in no hurry.

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Palm Tree wrote on Mon May 18, 2009 7:30 am:

I love those nextdoor neighbours - hehehe
That is such a small, intimate chapel - just right for the sentiments.
Thanks for this lovely tour of the island.

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Netty wrote on Mon May 18, 2009 11:32 am:

How beautiful your island is Droopy.

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