Kept company by the early morning squawks of the odd lake bird, and the gentle trundling of the little robotic lawnmower trimming the grass of the hotel we were staying in beneath me, I did wonder whether I was perhaps of sane mind sitting out on a freezing balcony whilst the rest of my family slumbered on soundly in their nice warm beds inside…
But if this view wasn’t good enough reason to get up at an ungodly hour last Saturday morning, then I don’t know what is…. Good things come to those that wait as they say.
And as the view went from rolling mists far on one side of the lake, to a brilliant red on the other, this was gradually followed by the first real light switching on the autumn colours of the surrounding trees. Just like another favourite sunrise of mine I knew it had been well worth the early start.
And as I was contemplating going back to bed, a small sleepy girl suddenly appeared next to me rubbing her eyes whilst muttering “wow Mummy, that’s amazing”. “Gorgeous isn’t it?” I replied. “Yes” she answered, ” I wonder how much they cost”. It turns out she appreciates the fine engineering of robotic lawnmowers much more than any such view. Her father’s daughter indeed…
Sarah Scott says
Absolutely worth getting out of bed for!
Emma says
Definitely! Thanks Sarah! :)
older mum in a muddle says
Oh my goodness me…. that is simply so stunning! X
Emma says
Thanks so much S! xx
becky says
Just gorgoeus
Emma says
Thank you Becky! :)
otilia says
There are no right words to describe the beauty of these pictures/places….no words..stunning! I just wish one day i could see the view for real
Emma says
I hope you get to one day Otilia! :) x
Michelle Twin Mum says
I rarely get up early enough to watch the sunrise and then I see others photos and am aways jealous, indeed you did the right thing. Mich x
Emma says
Thanks so much Mich. Good luck with your trip next week… xx
Helen Neale (@KiddyCharts) says
What amazing pictures – utterly gorgeous, and love, LOVE your daughter – I think that my son might have been with her as well! ;-)
Emma says
Thanks so much Helen! They sound like they would get on well! :)
Penny A Residence says
Wow what stunning views – where are you? Sort of reminds me of our cruise, I would creep out before everyone else to enjoy the views with a coffee, kids would wake up and would point out other ships and seagulls pooing.
Emma says
This was in Austria, where I seem to have spent quite a lot of time this year! :D Love your cruise ship story, that’s so typical of kids our age isn’t it?? :D
Cass@frugalfamily says
That is definitely worth getting out of bed early for – it might have even tempted me to leave my warm duvet ;-)
Emma says
It was a struggle at first, but well worth it in the end! :D Thanks Cass…
Grace says
Ha, how funny is that! She honed in on the robotic lawnmower rather than the view – prospective scientist rather than another photographer in the family me thinks? x
Emma says
Perhaps, perhaps! :D xx
Trish says
There’s nothing better than sitting on a balcony when you’re on holiday – my favourite pastime.
Beautiful shots.
Did you go back to bed?
Emma says
No. I did try, but two small people definitely decided it was breakfast time! :D Thanks Trish!
Jayne says
Ha, that’s brilliant! The sunrise looks amazing, but for some people you just can’t beat a bit of decent machinery :-)
Emma says
Thanks Jayne! She definitely takes after her dad, and her Grandad come to think of it! :D
Jennifer says
Beautiful photos, and definitely a view worth getting up for! I am intrigued by the robotic lawnmower though!
Emma says
I can message you with a pic if you like! :D Thank you! :)
Sim @ SimsLife.co.uk says
Absolutely stunning images as always!! :) xx
Emma says
Aw thank you! :) xx
Liz Burton says
Haha that really made me chuckle!
Emma says
Thank you ML! :) x
Victoria says
Stunning!! Love R’s comment, bless her.xxx
Emma says
Thank you! She is funny. xxx
kelloggsville says
I love watching mists actually rolling. I rarely do mornings but a moving mist in a valley is something worth getting up for.
Emma says
Definitely! Thank you x
Rachel @ The Ordinary Lovely says
You had me until the very end and then I roared with laughter. Such beauty and the robotic lawnmower won out. Love this post xx
Emma says
Glad you liked it! Made me laugh too, she is funny! :D xx
brooke says
Very funny comment by the little one. Love it photos when the color begins to shine.
Emma says
Thanks Brooke! (:
Midlife Singlemum says
Lawnmowers shmawnmowers, I’m with you in loving the views.
Emma says
I honestly think my two might have been “mountained-out” They just think it’s normal now! Little do they know!! Thank you R! :) x