Wednesday

 Good morning, everyone.

Yesterday was definitely a day of two halves.
The morning was one of the most beautifully sunny days we have had this year but by lunchtime the clouds were gathering and mid afternoon we'd had some rain before the thunder started.

I was so glad I had decided to go on an early walk along the beach.  It was warm (no coat needed) and the tide was on the turn although it never goes that far out, the beach being quite sloping.  The water sparkled, you could see for miles and miles, everyone wished each other 'Good morning' and it was all quite delightful.
It was so nice, I decided to make it a longer walk, right down to the harbour and back, about three miles in total so not that far really.  It took longer than it should because I sauntered, meandered, stopped to look at interesting pebbles, shapes and patterns and generally made the most of the experience.  If one power walks, one misses so much of the beauty around, I think.

Taken straight into the sun, hence the effect.

More waves

Zooming forward to the harbour.

It looked prettier in real life!  :-)

Looking back to Southwold.

Such a lot of open space - one can breathe here.

After breakfast, I trundled off into town, sauntering up and down the high street, poking my nose into interesting shops, trying things on (the changing rooms seem to be open again) and generally having a great time.  I was sorely tempted a few times but, at the prices they commanded, I would have to like the item very, very much indeed.  Primark and Matalan they were NOT!
I came home with a light backpack and a heavier bank balance than anticipated!  I just got a beach hut fridge magnet!

The tour of the distillery was really good.  The lady leading it was obviously extremely proud of the company and most enthusiastic about it all.  Also, they had taken note of the bit I filled in on the ticket request form about being hard of hearing - she couldn't remove her mask but she did keep moving it forward so that her words weren't as muffled and she articulated clearly (not always the case in these things) so I heard more than I missed.
The tasting was fun.  We tried two vodkas, three gins and then three of our own choice.  Before you start wondering how on earth I managed to walk home, they were tiny little nips, about 20 mls, just enough for a taste.  Tonic and water were also provided and a spittoon, if wanted.  
They weren't!
Here's a link to their website, the gin page, so you can see how many flavours they actually do.  I particularly liked the quince, the sloe and the orange gins and the jardin gin was interestingly different.
I'll be popping down the their shop either tomorrow or Friday to get a bottle for Beth - she can choose which she fancies!

I didn't take any photos - last time it wasn't permitted so I didn't take my camera.  A shame, because this time it was OK.  Never mind.

Today I am having a leisurely start to the day.  It's a bit damp out and my legs are aching from all the sand walking yesterday.  I can't be too lazy though because I have booked Framlingham castle for 11:00 so I ought to be ready to leave by tennish.  Google Maps says it should take about half an hour but I want to leave a bit longer.  I can walk and wander if I'm there early, after all.  I won't take a picnic with me this time, I will wait until I get home.

Have a lovely day and stay safe.  Remember, you can hug but you don't HAVE to!  :-)  xx