Happy Easter

Sheets of Ice left on the rocks by the receding tide.  

There is now a glimmer of light in the sky all night and the time the sun is above the horizon is steadily increasing as spring progresses. With the arrival of the Easter holidays the marina has seen an influx of activity. The quiet winter days where it was rare to see another boater or hear another engine have certainly passed now.

Ski tracks in the snow.

Every shop and business closes down for Easter and people head out with families and friends on their skis, boats or to their huts. Its a bizarre feeling to walk through the town centre without any sign of life nearby. 

We too have been enjoying the calm weather over the Easter break with a few picnics in the parks and hills. 

The marina is getting busier now as the start of the pleasure boating season is upon us.

The weather while calm hasn't particularly warmed up yet, dropping to -8C in the early hours one night causing the marina to once more cover in a sheet of ice. That said while the sun is out some of the snow has begun to melt away, the South East facing surfaces are really clearing up and for the first time in months driveways are free from ice and snow. It is still amazing to us that the grass and plants can survive the conditions here, but give it a few weeks and there will be a splash of colour in the gardens and along the road sides. 

Beautifully sunny spring days

Our time in Hagan marina is now drawing to a close, something that comes with mixed emotions. Its been a true pleasure spending our winter in this lovely marina and as time has passed it really has been home for us, we still feel there is more to explore here and it will be sad to leave. On the other hand we are excited too for what comes next... big announcements to follow.

It won't be long until the snow disappears but there is still plenty around!