The weekend away was...okay. It was a bit strange going away with this other couple. I felt a bit like the odd one out as my husband and the two of them know one another quite well. The lady L likes photography, but we approach it quite differently. She's more of a hop out of the car, take a couple of photos and get back in. I'm more of a get out of the car, wander around a while, enjoy the place, take some photos, sit a while, enjoy and then get back in the car. I felt a bit awkward, definitely as though I was holding people up. I don't understand the need to hurry. Husband used to be like that, but he's learned to enjoy the moment and take time to just sit for a while.
I did enjoy the scenery, and I saw a sunset and a sunrise. The first day we got there the weather was alright, then it rained and rained and rained. It was good that we were able to see things before the rain came! The other husband wanted to do a bit of shopping, so we walked around the tourist-y shops for a while. The area is well-known for cherries and there was a whole shop of cherry things (and bits to try). We also went to a local cheese shop and tried some different cheese.
I did enjoy being away though. It was nice to have a break. The hotel was good, nice and clean and quiet. It wasn't too far from the beach, so I was able to drive myself to a small park and have a walk along the beach.
It's like wanting to sketch when we're with friends... it can all feel a bit awkward. Beautiful beautiful photographs.
ReplyDeleteDefinitely! I'm glad I'm not the only one. Thanks for the comments on the photos
DeleteGoing away with other people is often difficult unless you know each other really well. Even then, it can change the friendship.
ReplyDeleteI so agree. I'm glad we go away by ourselves most of the time!
DeleteSuch lovely photos! I'm glad you were able to see the sunset and sunrise. Holidaying with another couple was probably a bit awkward, but, I suppose you could look on it as an experience. :)
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