To be at peace with myself.
Like those clouds, I’d like to let it all just drift away
How quickly a week passes! After last week’s funk and all your kind wishes, I’m resolved to stop skittering about and simply enjoy what comes my way.
I love clouds! Except, of course, when I’m bumping down through them on an aircraft, but that’s a different story. I’m only two weeks away from my next visit to the Algarve, and the tingle of excitement is there already. Before that I have a couple of days in London, so peace will not come so easily. The buzz of the city will surround me.
I have so many cloud photos! These were snatched from the car
These too!
So many times I’ve watched the sun come up through my front window and set again in the evening, behind my home. The peace and wonder of it all envelopes me, and I love it.
That first glimmer of sunlight
Till the last curtain fall
Just beautiful, isn’t it?
Wishing you all peace this weekend. I may post for Six Word Saturday next week, but I’ll be in transit so my response will be slow. In any case, the world will keep on turning. I hadn’t seen the Daily Post challenge when I posted this, but really- what could be more serene?
Please don’t forget to share your week with Cate at Show My Face, and maybe join me for a walk on Monday? I’ll look forward to it.
restlessjo 
aren’t they lovely! they say that a gorgeous sunset or sunrise is driven by clouds. and i agree! beautiful captures you have here, Jo! have a great trip 🙂
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Many thanks, LolaWi! I love watching them glide past 🙂
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So beautiful these Jo. I’m glad you are feeling better and hope your week so far is a good one 🙂
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All under control so far, Sherri, but I shouldn’t say that, should I? 🙂 Got a nice backdrop of Australian tennis going on.
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More than beautiful… it mellows my heart 🙂 How long will you be staying in Algarve? Hopefully, you’ll be in peace in London too. 😉
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Thanks, Paula 🙂 Two weeks!
Nervous/excited about London. Still planning 🙂 🙂
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Serenity is always a work in progress. 🙂
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It surely is! 🙂 I’m more of the rollercoaster type, Ann 🙂
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I have been on the roller coaster this week too. Doesn’t do my hair or my stomach much good. They are both on end. 😀
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Gorgeous sky! Wishing you safe travel Jo!
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Hoping the weather improves, but I don’t have any influence over that 🙂 Thank you!
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I remember laying on my back as a child and watching the clouds drift by and seeing all sorts of crazy things. Don’t do that now, but should, it is very relaxing. Next best is taking photos of clouds and you have captured some beauties Jo
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What beautiful photos you have taken Jo very serene indeed! Hope you manage to get everything organised before you leave for your trip – that’s always the stressful part for me but it’s wonderful when you get there! 🙂
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Thanks, Rosemay 🙂 London is just an overnight stay but has been stressful in the organising. The Algarve will be joyful but also we lost our friend and neighbour, Bill, just before Christmas, and it will be strange without him. Life…. 🙂 I’m still smiling.
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Sorry to hear of your loss Jo that will be hard for you. Hope the trip goes well and you can enjoy some warmer weather 😃
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Beautiful shots, Jo, I couldn’t think of a better way to end the weekend. Although….I’m watching Andy Murray live, and he just one his first round match!! Woo-hoo! Two great ways to end the weekend!! 😉
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Thanks, Elisa 🙂 I have to confess to mild anxiety over Rafa in Oz, but he’ll try his hardest 🙂
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I love clouds too!
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Amazing, aren’t they? I bit too full of themselves sometimes, but…. 🙂
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Lol…good one Jo!
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I love clouds, sunrises and sunsets – your images of them are lovely and peace-inducing to look at. I think it is good to have things to look forward to and it sounds like you have lots on the horizon with a trip to London and the Algarve. Enjoy them both! 😉
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In a mild panic about London and longing for the Algarve (especially now the snow’s arrived) but hopefully I’ll enjoy both. Many thanks! 🙂
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Being at peace with yourself is certainly a good place to be in, Jo. Sounds like after a rough week, you are getting by better now? Those images are gorgeous. I love the last one in particular with the dramatic sky and the lovely silhouette. Take care and stay serene!
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I have to work at serenity, Kan, but then- don’t we all? 🙂 Thank you! It’s certainly a lot less fraught this week (fingers crossed)
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I love your cloud photos. I could watch cloud formations all day long…..so calming!
Have a good trip. Just discovered the link to Portugal’s guest houses on your blog. I feel a trip coming on!
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Seems like a good idea to me! The snow has just begun to settle here 😦
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So lovely, Jo. Being at peace with onself is an excellent challege for me. Your post and photos speak to my heart.
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I need lots of practise, Ruth. Nice to know I’m not alone 🙂
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Beautiful cloud photos, Jo. And I hope more beauty will come your way in Portugal. Say hi for me? 🙂
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I surely will, Marion. Cold, damp and just a little hint of whiteness here. 😦 Bring on the almond blossom 🙂
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I must have been sleeping … hope cloud watching has chased away funks and such things Jo … and walk along the South Bank I KNOW will bring forth some fun … oh .. and then the little matter off chasing down to the Algarve …. that will be marvellous catch breath time X
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Everybody will be looking forward to a bit of ‘radio silence’, Poppy. Me included, but not just yet 🙂
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I liked all the pictures of the clouds! I’m always the one finding a cloud that looks like this or that, always fun to use imagination while looking at them. I am glad this was better week for you and that you are at peace. I hope that carries over to your upcoming trip!
betty
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Thanks a lot, Betty 🙂 That’s a very kind thought!
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Beautiful thoughts and images, Jo. Clouds fascinate me too. Have a great trip. 🙂
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Are you back from your little break, Ad? I’ll catch you soon and check 🙂 Thanks!
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These cloud and sky photos are too beautiful! Thank you for sharing your thoughts, Jo. They’ll drift away…
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We have a hard frost and a quite surreal sky this morning, Amy! I can hardly type for looking over my shoulder 🙂 Have a great week!
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Beautiful photos, Jo! Cloud watching has got to lower ones blood pressure. It’s so relaxing.
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Good thought, Jill! I’ve never had blood pressure problems so that must be it! 🙂 🙂
Hugs! Have a good week 🙂
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Clouds are fascinating and beautiful – great pictures Jo!
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Thanks, Meg 🙂 If I’d only looked at the WP challenge this would have been a cert for Serenity 🙂
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