We had a BLISSFUL weekend by the sea! For two days we went to some favorite places in and around Larvik--including the pretty town of Stavern. A big highlight of the weekend was going back to the rocky beach/geopark of Mølen. Much of our time was spent outdoors, walking harbors and beaches, eating good food and soaking up the sun. We got a bit too much sun, and feeling a bit tired and sunburned... but it was worth it! On the drive home we stopped along some coastal villages, among them Helgeroa, where there is a beautiful marina. While we sift through some happy weekend memories, here are a few moments to share...
Wishing you all a sweet week!
With Love,
Hi Tracy!
That rocky beach reminded me of some of the shore around Montauk Lighthouse on the end of Long Island. I would be very tempted to carry some rocks home to add to my outdoor rock garden :)
It looks like you had a wonderful weekend full of beautiful vistas and sweet treats!
Hugs, Pat
Posted by: Pat | June 27, 2011 at 07:10 PM
Lovely photos, Tracy, the blue sky is amazing. And of course that last photo is definitely my favourite!! Anne x
Posted by: Anne Donald | June 27, 2011 at 07:12 PM
oh .. those .. rocks ..
so happy your time was lovely ..the links show an amazing world to me !!
Posted by: elk | June 27, 2011 at 08:01 PM
What amazing, lovely blues, and views!
Posted by: leslie | June 27, 2011 at 08:54 PM
What a beautiful place and your photos are stunning! Love the ice cream shot - a waffle cone just says "vacation" :)
Posted by: Mr. Puffy | June 27, 2011 at 10:30 PM
It looks so relaxing, glad you had a lovely time :) sorry I've been so poor at keeping in touch lately. On Wed we are off to Devon for 10 days, can't wait to see gardens and cottages and coast :) Will tell all when I get back. Rest enough. Hugs, Catherine xx
Posted by: Bumpkin Bears | June 27, 2011 at 10:53 PM
Ahh what gorgeous photos of your days. That last one of course has me drooling a bit.
Have a great week Tracy!
Posted by: ellen b | June 27, 2011 at 11:32 PM
Glad you had a lovely weekend Tracy. I love those pebbly beach pictures. I can just imagine the sound they make in the surf, and how heavy and beautifully rounded they must feel. I would have taken one home I think!
Posted by: Sarah | June 27, 2011 at 11:34 PM
Oh-I see I am not alone in my desire for a pebble!
Posted by: Sarah | June 27, 2011 at 11:35 PM
There is just something so calming and restful about blues and whites and greys. I feel better just looking at these. (Hee. Especially the ice cream. Yay, you, for eating it twice!) So glad you had a wonderful weekend!
Posted by: elizabeth | June 28, 2011 at 12:05 AM
I'm envious, I miss the water and the ocean so badly and there's almost none of it in Colorado. I just want to dip my toes in a little!
Posted by: DK | June 28, 2011 at 12:37 AM
Tracy these photos make me want to be by the sea right now! I love the ocean and just walking along the beach with the birds and sun above. It looks like you had a good time - sweet treat included:)
Hugs,
Dy
Posted by: dyan | June 28, 2011 at 01:24 AM
what beautiful views ... I can almost taste that ice cream!
Posted by: S. Etole | June 28, 2011 at 03:18 AM
Beautiful photos! Looks like such a lovely place to visit! :)
Posted by: Tea | June 28, 2011 at 05:32 AM
It looks like there is an egg between the rocks in the picture with the blue sky and the seagull?
Beautiful photos Tracy!!! You made me want an icecream!
Posted by: nicolette | June 28, 2011 at 09:55 AM
Can you ever get enough of scenery like that? It is so beautiful.
Posted by: Jodi | June 28, 2011 at 12:50 PM
Tracy! I had to come and check your post out ;-) and I'm so glad I did! I knew there would be many wonderful relaxing pictures to see and I was right! So relaxing ... I'm happy that you had such a wonderful weekend! When I saw the pebbles, I was already picking some (in my mind) and painting on them ;-) ... Thank you for your kind words my dear friend ... wishing you a wonderful time and I'll be back by the end of the months :-)) much love and hugs!
Posted by: Birdie | June 28, 2011 at 02:17 PM
Oh what gorgeous photos! I can feel the sun, hear the waves (and the gulls) and smell the sea. Thank you for taking me there. Glad you had a wonderful time. Cheers
Posted by: P.K. | June 28, 2011 at 02:34 PM
Mmmmm - the embodiment of summer: relaxation, sighs, deep breaths, blue skies, warm rocks, swooshing seas.
Posted by: nikkipolani | June 28, 2011 at 03:56 PM
Amazing photos, dear Tracy! Really lovely blue sky.
Oh, and the ice cream at the end... yummy! ;)
lots of love and hugs,
xx
Posted by: Isobel | June 28, 2011 at 04:22 PM
What beautiful Ocean pictures! I'm planning a one day trip to the Ocean on Friday which is really needed.
Posted by: Shell | June 28, 2011 at 11:47 PM
Oh the pictures of the sea call to me, they are beautiful. I especially love the one with the sailboats. The sea pictures remind me of your art in the previous post.
Posted by: Marilyn | June 29, 2011 at 12:10 AM
Wow, it looks amazing! Our beaches have the same stony look about them. I really want to steal your ice cream! Glad you had a lovely weekend x
Posted by: Kerri | June 29, 2011 at 10:45 AM
I'm partial to the ice cream photo! ; ) But I love the rocky shorelines too. These pictures remind me of Rockport, which is north of Boston. Beautiful images.
Posted by: Lisa | June 29, 2011 at 04:56 PM
Beautiful photos- I'm especially taken with the shots of the water and waves. Lovely compositions too- like with the boat matching the red roofs.
Posted by: Shayla | June 30, 2011 at 01:46 AM