Digitalis, or Foxgloves. More commonly they are pink although there are 20 different varieties and probably even more different colours.
I spotted this white variety in the botanical garden in Gothenburg and looking up I think the look great against the blue sky. The inky black spots look really good too.
Having walked around much of the island we found a quite spot in a little bay where we could rest on the rocks and enjoy the afternoon sun before heading back to the port for the boat back to the mainland.
When we arrived there was no one else there but shortly after we were joined by a family who took to the water by diving of the small jetty and I just caught the splash as one of the children entered the water.
It seems so long ago that we were here on the rocks in Vrango but looking at these images the memories come flooding back.
This cute little fella is an Andean Bear cub and was one of the reasons for my decision to visit Chester Zoo. I wasn't entirely sure I would get to see him but I was lucky because he was out with his mother enjoying the fine summer sunshine and exploring the enclosure. He was turning over stones and rolling around and climbing the tree. He went to the very top with ease, it was coming down, as he is in this picture that seemed to give him more of a problem. It was very entertaining and a great photo opportunity.
Having walked around the abbey (see yesterday's sunset pictures) I set off back down the hill towards the town in the hope that I would capture some more shots of the sun as it set over the North Sea.
As you can see from the pictures above I wasn't disappointed.
I love the first image which is a candid shot of some people who were obviously enjoying the evening as much as me. I wonder what they were thinking as they danced. I was lucky to share this moment and capture the shot, it made me smile then and posting it now has made me smile some more.
You can see from the other two photos how the sky became a deeper orange as the sun dipped lower. There were several other photographers out taking advantage of these beautiful scenes and I am sure you will agree it was an evening well spent.
On Monday we visited a spot known as the Thunder Bay Lookout. It was a fantastic spot high on the cliffs overlooking Lake Superior. There is a platform which extends beyond the edge of the cliff allowing these spectacular views. The first is looking out towards Amethyst Harbour, the second is a panoramic shot of the whole bay.
This was also the only spot at this point in the trip where I had a good signal allowing me to call home and check on the family left behind.
Following this little excursion we headed off to Pounsford Lake, a beautifully secluded spot, for snacks and a bit of synchronised swimming.
