The Inn on Skye
Beginnings come off the spool bright and thick: crimsons, deep turquoises, lemon yellows, greens like summer grass. Most threads dull in time, but some retain their vividness, and where they intersect others, brighten them. In some physical places, where people come and meet and go, threads shimmer.
The small inn and pub on Skye was such a place, where Scotland blue met American blue and crossed with many others: German green and British red and Polish white. They tangled. They mixed. They were musical.
I took fewest pictures here, but of all the places I went, it was by far the most memorable and significant to me. It was one of those places that can never be really captured in photos or words or even memories because it was so fully alive and vibrant. I fell in love there. With Skye. With the people who worked there. With the people who were visiting. With the locals. Over and over again, I tumbled.
And as if the people weren’t already enough to make my heart ache with joy, there was the sweetest dog who stood guard in the pub, and occasionally brought you a rock when he wanted to play.
{Can you believe I’m not even showing you the most gorgeous photos yet? We’ll get there.}
These aren’t even the most gorgeous?
Oh my. Exciting!
My heart is aching just to hear and see more. Gchat date today?
The Isle of Skye is waaaay up there on my list of must-visit places. Can’t wait to see and hear more about your magical trip!
So pretty. I love the photo of the dog, it has a beautiful essence.
Not the most gorgeous photo? I’m waiting in anticipation then!
I love your description of the Inn – it reminds me of a movie I watched several years ago about a young woman who travels to Scotland – the place looks so incredibly dreamy and beautiful. But your description and writing are really what brings this magical place to life!
Cheers.
Gorgeous!!!
I love these pictures!
Emma
http://emmavogelsang.blogspot.com
Ah you’re such a tease! Can’t wait to see more pictures :)
Oh, absolutely BEAUTIFUL pictures! I have always wanted to go to Scotland… your photos and words paint a wonderful picture of your travels :)
More photos! More photos! More stories! More stories!
These pictures are beautifully evocative – paired with your words I get a glimpse of how amazing your trip was. Can’t wait to see more photos and hear more stories!
this trip sounds like it was pure magic.