Thursday 11 July 2019

Thursday

Good morning, everyone.
The rain came and went, leaving some sunshine in the afternoon, which was nice.

The three little museums I visited were better than I had expected.  The Sailors' Reading Room focused on the work of the lifeboats and fishing industries in and around Southwold and I came away with a mini-book to read at my leisure.  There were tales of real heroism and forgetfulness of self in that little room; it was strangely impressive.

The amber museum was a tiny display at the back of a very nice jewellery shop and basically there were some boards detailing the story of amber and then some examples of items made with amber, all behind glass as, it said, they are very fragile.  Amber isn't my favourite thing but there was some incredibly detailed workmanship on display and it was well worth seeing

Finally I went to the Southwold Museum which looked miniscule from the outside but was Tardis-like on the inside and, again, packed with information about Southwold's long and colourful past.  Until it was pointed out, I hadn't realised that Southwold is almost an island with the Blyth estuary to the south, Buss Creek to the north with, of course, the North Sea to the east.

Two more days to go and today I want to visit St Edmund's church which is just down the road from here.  It looks impressive from the outside although Wiki tells me that there aren't many really historical things left after various issues with the reformation, a couple of World Wars, etc.  We will see. anyway, and it will be interesting to look round on what looks like being a dull day.  Apart from that, I will be lazy and saunter down to the beach to enjoy the sights and sounds.

I suppose I ought to think about packing a few bits and bobs too.  How sad!

Have a lovely day, everyone.  xx

14 comments:

  1. Your holiday sounds so lovely - I don't comment much as my life is one of juggling complicated family responsibilities at the moment but yours is the one blog I look at first thing every morning. I love it! Frinnie

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    1. That is such a lovely thing to say, thank you so much, Frinnie. Life can get so dreadfully complicated at times, can't it. I've been there too and, if there's one thing I appreciate about retirement more than any other, it is that live is so much simpler now.
      xx

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  2. The amber museum is tiny but it is quite interesting when I was there there was a tree sculpture and all the individual leaves were carved out of amber - impressive. You seem to be enjoying your holiday and the Suffolk coast is not to be missed but keep it quiet we dont want the hordes like Margate or Skegness fortunately it is still relatively unknown.

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    1. Yes, tht's still there, on a table made partly of amber and very beautiful.
      Southwold is pretty quiet at the moment although I don't know what it will be like once schools are out for the summer. Probably busier but not crowded as it doesn't have the trappings of a more popular resort - amusement arcades, etc. I'm glad about that - there are plenty of them elsewhere.
      xx

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  3. What a lovely time you are having.I do admire your ability to have a great time on your own.A week just to please yourself.Brilliant.

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    1. It really is fantastic. I'm loving it so much. xx

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  4. I'm enjoying reading each day about your lovely vacation. Sounds like you are having an enjoyable and relaxing time which makes the very best vacations!

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    1. It's brilliant, thanks, Debbie. I'll catch up with all the blogs I'm following when I get home (including yours).
      xx

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  5. You sound like you're having a lovely relaxing holiday. Do you find the sea air helps you to sleep soundly?

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    1. Indeed I have, both because of the sea air and the fact that I've walked an awful lot during the day. I've had no problems getting to sleep at all and, while waking early as I always do, it's been a proper wake with no wish to sleep any more.
      Lovely
      xx

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  6. Glad you are having a lovely time - shame it will be over far too soon. But enjoy the days you have left. x

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    1. It's been great and I will be back!
      xx

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  7. It seems you are having wonderful, full days. I'm in awe of all the walking you're doing! I think the sights, sounds and smells of the sea are good for the soul.

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    1. I agree. It's peaceful, restful and calming.
      xx

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