When we got home, we had sand in the hair,In the eyes and the ears and everywhere;Whenever a good nor'wester blows,Christopher is found withSand-between-the-toes.
Good morning. Do you remember this AA Milne poem from your childhood. I was reminded of it yesterday; there was no nor'wester blowing but I seemed to bring quite a bit of the Southwold beach home with me, all the same!
We had better weather here yesterday. None of the predicted storms and only the edge of one shower that lasted five minutes and didn't ever require an umbrella although you could see the rain falling out at sea.
It was a day at home - well, at the cottage - and I spent it walking here, there and everywhere (OK, slight exaggeration). I set off towards the harbour, joined the beach via the sand dunes, pebble and sand walked north to the pier which is harder work than you might think, meandered along the pier, treating myself to some nice Norfolk lavender soap in the shop at the end, then back along the promenade and home for a light lunch. Then I went up the high street to the Adnams shop (yes, I did buy a few things) and round and back.
Then, late afternoon/early evening, I drove up the Kessingland to the SE group here and it was lovely. Nice to be socialising with others. Holidays on my own are great but . . .
Of course, I have a few clips.
You can see how threatening the sky looked and the rain over the sea.
I spent some considerable time just standing and watching the waves - they are both relaxing and invigorating at the same time. I love waves . . .
Today is a day out. I'm off to Sutton Hoo to meet with my friend Val, something I am really looking forward to very much indeed.
Then, in the evening, assuming I can stay away long enough, it is Sewing Bee. If I can't, it will have recorded at home or there's always iPlayer.
I'm really having a lovely time. I dearly love Southwold and the pattern of one day out, one day local is working so well.
Have a lovely day too, everyone. What are your plans? xx
Have a lovely day at Sutton Hoo. More things on display there now. Must have a trip there soon
ReplyDeleteI'm looking forward to seeing the new exhibition and I've not been since the tower was built so it's going to be interesting. xx
DeleteCertainly do remember that poem - always loved A A Milne as a child ( and now )
ReplyDeleteTotally agree holidays alone are lovely but ..... it will be lovely to meet up with your friend . Have a great time at Sutton Hoo ( have seen the film about how it was discovered ) .
Me too - it was on Netflix but I don't know if it still is. xx
DeleteI love hearing the waves. I find something calming about them. I miss the sea though I am glad I live by the lake - sometimes it's as wild as the sea! Enjoy Sutton Hoo
ReplyDeleteWater generally can be very calming and restful as well as exhilarating. I'd like a garden with a stream at the bottom. How lovely to live by a lake though - I'd love that. xx
DeleteOoh that sky is magnificent, and there's something totally hypnotic and soothing about waves isn't there. It sounds like a lovely holiday, and isn't it nice to 'stay at home' in a holiday home for a change.
ReplyDeleteIt's very nice. I think I prefer it to staying in a hotel of any kind really although being catered for is also very nice. 'Raw' nature is fantastic in its many forms, isn't it? xx
DeleteOooh, that sky looks amazing. I love to watch dark storm clouds rolling in. Have a lovely time today however the weather turns out.
ReplyDeleteMe too - so dramatic and ever-changing. xx
DeleteSutton Hoo is on my list of places to visit so please take lots of photos if you can. I hope you have a great time.
ReplyDeleteI had a lovely time, thanks. It is very interesting. xx
DeleteHave a wonderful visit to Sutton Hoo. Boy that sky looks threatening.
ReplyDeleteGod bless.
It was obviously raining very hard out there somewhere and we were lucky not to get more than a few drops, I think. xx
DeleteThose clouds do look ominous. I'm glad you managed to avoid the worst of the rain. Xx
ReplyDeleteDidn't they just, but it was fine, just a very few drops that didn't require umbrella or rain coat! xx
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