Edited by Gill Burrell, Wednesday, 15 Nov 2023, 00:48
At the Beach
After Lockdown.This morning we left the house at 10.30. to take the bus from the market place to go to the local beach. We both wore our masks in the bus as instructed. Son hates the sun and the beach, brings him out in a rash! So he is being looked after by a relative, while I take a day off with hubby.
The journey takes about half an hour and the bus stops at a location well before the main stop, thats where we get off. There is a short cut past a sports venue then onto a footpath which leads down to the beach.
Arrived at the beachfront and walked along to find our favourite spot in a remote little part of the beach which is far from the crowds.
For about an hour or so we stayed there in the sand dunes and I read my detective book in french using the on line dictionary on my mobile to find unfamiliar words.
The weather was fresh and breezy with occasional sunshine. when the sun finally did appear from behind the clouds, it was lovely and warm, so I had a little sun bathe. It was good to relax after months of studying. Hubby had a nap too.
The seagulls were flying overhead and we could hear the waves breaking over the pebbles on the shore. It was nice to unwind and enjoy the fresh sea air.
Off we went for a paddle in the sea but it was a bit cold,! so didn't stay there for too long! This is the best part of the beach as it is far away from amusement parks and ice- cream parlours. No one ever comes up this far up along the beach, well hardly ever!
Afterwards we took a long leisurely stroll along the beach and back towards the hustle and bustle of the main beach again. However we couldn't resist an ice-cream! Well you just have to have an ice-cream at the sea side don't you ?
The donkeys were there on the main beach, taking the children for a steady slow ride along the sand. People were playing volley ball in the sand with a net.
Children were happy and excited bouncing on the trampolines. Everyone looked jolly and pleased to be outside agan in the sun at last!
It looked like the vendors were opening up, preparing for the busy holiday season ahead. At the moment there is a steady trickle of people strolling cautiously along the promenade. It is not yet in full flow, but that will happen at the end of the month, when the schools break up!
In normal times we usually come to the beach, about a month or two before the children break up from school, while it is still fairly quiet. However, this year we had to wait for the lockdown to lift so we are a bit later this year. Anyway it was a nice day out by the sea!
In August we will avoid the crowds and will be mostly staying locally, gardening, going walking or cycling and visiting relatives nearby.
This year- Staycation! 😎🍹
At the Beach
After Lockdown.This morning we left the house at 10.30. to take the bus from the market place to go to the local beach. We both wore our masks in the bus as instructed. Son hates the sun and the beach, brings him out in a rash! So he is being looked after by a relative, while I take a day off with hubby.
The journey takes about half an hour and the bus stops at a location well before the main stop, thats where we get off. There is a short cut past a sports venue then onto a footpath which leads down to the beach.
Arrived at the beachfront and walked along to find our favourite spot in a remote little part of the beach which is far from the crowds.
For about an hour or so we stayed there in the sand dunes and I read my detective book in french using the on line dictionary on my mobile to find unfamiliar words.
The weather was fresh and breezy with occasional sunshine. when the sun finally did appear from behind the clouds, it was lovely and warm, so I had a little sun bathe. It was good to relax after months of studying. Hubby had a nap too.
The seagulls were flying overhead and we could hear the waves breaking over the pebbles on the shore. It was nice to unwind and enjoy the fresh sea air.
Off we went for a paddle in the sea but it was a bit cold,! so didn't stay there for too long! This is the best part of the beach as it is far away from amusement parks and ice- cream parlours. No one ever comes up this far up along the beach, well hardly ever!
Afterwards we took a long leisurely stroll along the beach and back towards the hustle and bustle of the main beach again. However we couldn't resist an ice-cream! Well you just have to have an ice-cream at the sea side don't you ?
The donkeys were there on the main beach, taking the children for a steady slow ride along the sand. People were playing volley ball in the sand with a net.
Children were happy and excited bouncing on the trampolines. Everyone looked jolly and pleased to be outside agan in the sun at last!
It looked like the vendors were opening up, preparing for the busy holiday season ahead. At the moment there is a steady trickle of people strolling cautiously along the promenade. It is not yet in full flow, but that will happen at the end of the month, when the schools break up!
In normal times we usually come to the beach, about a month or two before the children break up from school, while it is still fairly quiet. However, this year we had to wait for the lockdown to lift so we are a bit later this year. Anyway it was a nice day out by the sea!
In August we will avoid the crowds and will be mostly staying locally, gardening, going walking or cycling and visiting relatives nearby.
🍁🌻⚘🌼🌺