And in a blink it was over! It seems no time since our writing group was preparing for our annual retreat. All year we look forward to spending a couple of days in a tranquil setting with fellow writers who have become friends.
My last minute preparations included baking summer berry muffins which went down a treat - Writers need writing fuel!
After we'd navigated our way through a traffic jam (rare at Coney) we settled in with coffee and muffins while catching up on news. This year a sandcastle competition was taking place on the beach as we arrived - the cause of the traffic jam and the perfect inspiration for a group of children's writers. I was amazed by the wonderful sand sculptures and sandcastles
and inspired to put pen to paper at one point in response to these marvellous pieces of art.
My favourites were definitely the mermaids - I named this one Shelley
It's difficult not to be inspired in such a beautiful location where no two days are ever the same.
And we were blessed with beautiful weather which enticed us on to the beach for a paddle - it was glorious in the evening sunshine - the perfect way to relax before dinner and after a day of writing.
