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Trotting along


On a recent visit to nearby Serpentine Beach we were walking along the sand when these two horse and riders trotted next to us. This is a very rugged and windswept place with loud waves and probably not suitable for swimming. I like horses but I haven't ridden on one for many years. As a teenager I had a friend with a horse and one day while I was sitting on him he tried to take off, so needless to say it's something I won't do again in a hurry.

It's been a while since we've seen this sort of mild weather. Lately by the time I get up in the mornings around 7am it's 1 degree but the difference in cold compared to Northland is it's more of a dry cold here, very crispy but the fireplace has been coming in handy and the cats are putting on their winter fat - I think the temperatures here were a bit of a shock to them at first.

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Susan Heather said…
I much prefer the dry cold.
2 August 2022 at 10:16
NCSue said…
We've been in the midst of s heat wave, but I still don't envy you the cold weather!
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2 August 2022 at 11:19
Pauline said…
I don't think I like any sort of cold, Amy. Hope your cats adapt as quickly as you seem to have.
2 August 2022 at 13:08
Iris Flavia said…
Nice scene.
I was on horse- and pony-back a lot.
Needless to say... after a long break I fell, broke my arm, complications, lalala...
I do not dare to try again.
The only horses I see here are police horses.
Eeeek. Cold in your place! 13C here (7:30 am)
2 August 2022 at 17:26
Lydia C. Lee said…
Nice, with sort of sea mist rolling in....
2 August 2022 at 19:28
local alien said…
I wondered what your winters would be like down there. Doesn't sound too bad so far. Unless you're a cat
3 August 2022 at 02:59
Bill said…
Nice photo, it looks peaceful out there riding a horse. Never been on a horse and that's fine with me. :)
3 August 2022 at 04:06
Sallie (FullTime-Life) said…
a great beach picture Amy I like looking at horses but have never even sat on one. Not high on my bucket list actually but they do look pretty by the ocean!
3 August 2022 at 07:18
NatureFootstep said…
looks great, riding on the beach :)
3 August 2022 at 07:50
Tom said…
...this looks like a beautiful ride.
3 August 2022 at 10:02
magiceye said…
Beautiful image!
3 August 2022 at 14:00
Veronica Lee said…
I am with Pauline - I don't like any sort of cold.

Ha, that is why I live in a country that is forever summer!

Happy Tuesday, Amy!

Awesome capture BTW!
3 August 2022 at 20:14
s.c said…
Looks indeed great on that beach.
3 August 2022 at 21:41
William Kendall said…
I've never ridden. A sister in law has two horses.
4 August 2022 at 12:48
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