The story of January
January is truly the longest month of the year, isn’t it? And it’s still going on. Like the snow: it went on for a bit too. It did rather brighten the dark days of the first half of the month, though.
The loch was misty after that.
BBC Radio 2
Then, one dark and stormy night, I was on the radio! I asked OJ Borg questions about the ancient Scottish fire festival the ‘Burning of the Clavie.’ It was fun, and you can hear it here. I’m 28 minutes in on the Midnight Mastermind feature; the recording will be available for another 28 days.
You can read more about the Burning of the Clavie on my post about Burghead here.
Swans
A couple of days ago two swans appeared on the loch. A sign of good things to come – bright days at least – I’m sure 🙂
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Hello; I can’t access your radio interview via the link. I wonder if anyone else has this problem.
I’m guessing that being in Canada is not the cause.
Oh, that’s a shame. I looked it up, and I think it is an international problem. It seems to only be available live outside the UK, though some are using vpns to access bbc sounds. 🙁
Snow is pretty in your photos, Ailish. The swans are beautiful. It’s great that you were on the radio.
It was a slightly surreal experience!
Lovely snow and beautiful swans. We are getting some snow here this weekend (fingers crossed for me because I like snow) – something we haven;t had in years.
I hope you enjoy it, Noelle!
Beautiful — but this week I know the secret — it is very cold.
It really is! 🙂
Your radio appearance sounds interesting.
It was a bit of a surreal experience. Good, though 🙂
Your photos are always amazing.
Thank you so much!
I think how long a month fees like depends on the person, to be honest
It still hasn’t snowed here- yes, there was a chance, but still didn’t come. I really want snow for a snowman and hot chocolate
I hope you get your wish soon!
There is one more chance in January- this coming weekend
In November, we did have a snow flurry- just not cold enough to stick
Beautiful pictures! Thank you for the reminder that brighter days are coming; we’re definitely in the dark, cold doldrums here in northern Vermont (several days of sub-zero temps). Your books sounds so good!
I hope we all get some sunshine soon!