Southwold.

Date: 14 August 2012 20:29:49

It was showery as we drove through Norfolk and Suffolk to Southwold. We used my sat nav for the first time on a long journey. It seemed to think that a sharp bend and a junction were the same thing which was quite confusing. The car park we we aiming at was choc a bloc full so we meandered round and did find somewhere to park, free. It was still cloudy but we walked along the front admiring the prettily coloured beach huts. Was tickled to find a Mr Blue Sky one as this was our big Rock Choir song in the past year.

Walking into the town we found Mum's favourite shop, the Amber Shop, where she bought a beautiful ring, three different amber colours, for Dad to give her for her 80th birthday on Thursday. Lunch was at the Crown, an Adnams pub restaurant . Mum and Alan had sea trout beautifully cooked and presented. I had crab risotto and samphire. We had puds too. I had 3 different sorbets, so tangy. Gooseberry and vodka was my fave! Exploring the high street we had fun in the Adnams shop and I bought a dress in fat face. The sun had started to shine by now. ☀ So back to the beach we went for a walk along the pier. What a pleasure Southwold pier is with shops, a cafe, little metal plaques with personal messages and a rather rude clock!

It was very windy by now, though sunny and warm.

Mum and I both have holiday hair de luxe. Meandering slowly back along the promenade we enjoyed watching the brave few in the sea . Most were soaking up the sun on the beach. Children were playing and digging to Australia just as we used to. Those lucky enough to have a hut were sitting outside them in the sun; there was a lovely atmosphere.