Bathroom Literature: Atlantic Breakers on Innumerable Desolate Lands

My bathroom literature at the moment is The Collected Letters of C. S. Lewis – perfect for the purpose of a quick read.

Now I just came across C. S. Lewis describing the county Donegal in Ireland, which is where I’ve moved with my family last month. This is what he says:

“Donegal which is a v. fine, wild country with green mountains, rich secretive valleys, and Atlantic breakers on innumerable desolate sands. But alas!, they get less desolate every year and it will soon just be a holiday resort like so many other places. (One always disapproves of all holiday-makers except oneself!)”

I’m glad to say that at least in our area, C. S. Lewis’ prediction has not come true. Our beach is still wonderfully desolate, even on a warm weekend. Miles of sand with hardly a soul around. I absolutely love running there, especially at sunset.

Here’s my son on the beach:

And here is the view out of my office window: