100th Post Giveaway !!

I really can't believe it!!

I was going to post about my birthday walk

and suddenly realised 

that this would be.. 

my 100th post

So,

obviously,

I had to have a little giveaway!

But, first, I really want to share with you

the beauty of my birthday walk

It was a glorious day on the 1st July

so a good friend 

(who understands that I can't walk far or fast)

agreed to amble with me

along the footpath at St Non's 

St Davids' mother's home

Where St David is reputed to have been born.....

We headed out taking the footpath 

towards Porthclais.....

I knew that I wouldn't get that far.....

but it's one of my favourite walks

We crossed the field to the edge of the cliffs

and joined the footpath....

which winds its way all around ...

the coast of Pembrokeshire.

I have walked a lot of it and intended to walk it all....!!

The scenery is stunning....

and the variety of wildflowers....incredible!!

My favourite time for this walk is May

when the colours are incredible!!

If you are interested see my post

From Caerfai Bay to St Non's

Obviously this was the earlier part of the path!!

I had to include the thistle as I was born in

Paisley, Scotland...

and this is, after all, my birthday walk!!

We looked back towards St Non's

See the convent in the distance?
Those of you who think you're seeing double..

Yes...this is the same picture as my header...taken a few years ago....and in May

I wonder what's around the corner??

Yes....another wonderful view!!

and then.....

We met a couple 

who were about to go co-steering (coast steering)

They scramble down the cliffs

until they reach sea level and then....

pick their spot and....

jump in!!

They then swim back to the rocks 

....and make their way around the coast

...climbing over rocks....

...swimming where the cliff is too sheer to allow for footholds.....

...and, where they can

clambering over the rocks...

I have to say that, in one place, I wondered what they would do as the sea was really drawing back and smashing against the rocks....

I feared for their safety!!

We couldn't stay until they got to that place...

if indeed they decided to go that far!

All they had were helmets..

..and a boyency aid strapped to their fronts...

As we returned to St Non's

and sat on the wall for a while....

I couldn't help but think that life is so like that...

We jump in...or are pushed..

with very little preparation or aids....

Life can be very rough...

as we look for footholds and shelves of rock 

where we can rest.....

sometimes having to tread water...not sure of the best course to take...

other times it's exhilarating and free...

...and a joy to be a part of!

I expect the best way is a balance of the two.....

...times of joy and much pleasure...

the rough patches 

to make us take stock and evaluate...

..building our strength.. 

..and finding who our friends are...

those who support us and encourage us on....

Thank you all my friends 

who have cheered me on and held my hand over the rough patches of this past year....

I really can't believe 

that I have written so many posts..

(Oh yes we can...I hear you wearily moan!)

I value you all!!

As a thank you I am giving away four small gifts...

I do hate sending just to one of you

Just one Welsh tea towel each

to those who are my followers and let me know that they would like to be added...

an extra entry if..

you mention my giveaway on your blog..

I'll draw the winners on 17th July

Good luck!!