Flaming June

Having spent so much time book sorting, it was time to go outside and dip into summer. To cover as large an area as possible, I hopped on my bike.  I was prepared for anything, wearing mostly florescent yellow, a dabbing of factor 50 and sunglasses - just in case the sun was out. As usual, there was also a stash of food, which adds to the general sense of adventure. 

First impressions

It was blustery, with a strong wind batting at the water, clouds, growing things and cyclist. It wasn't particularly warm, as the wind was playing ping-pong with the clouds, in an attempt to cover the sun.

A good day for kite surfers

Except that today's local paper reports, 'Kitesurfer tells of his dramatic coast rescue'. Not necessarily the one above, but one who 'thought he was going to die after he got into difficulty when his arm became tangled in the lines of his kite which dragged him through the water for 300 metres'. It was a story with a happy ending, thanks to the RNLI. 

Empty beach

It definitely wasn't bucket and spade weather and the beach was understandably deserted. Cycling into the wind was challenging and exhilarating. I was grateful for the factor 50 for added wind protection. 

Red flags flying 

It was by no means all gloom and doom, so long as one was well wrapped and wasn't on holiday. There were certainly many cheery sights to be seen.

Appropriately attired 

A tranquil scene