Lowestoft and beyond
Sunday we spend the morning around Lowestoft, the sun is shining, the sky is blue but when not sheltered the sea breeze betrays this bright May day and reminds us we are alongside the North Sea with unseasonal below average temperatures, nevertheless this is a beautiful morning. Our walk takes us by the sparrows nest with a good view of the lighthouse and on to the blustery most easterly point.
Next up, the harbour. No fishing boats in sight today, they must be out at sea, however near the prestigious Royal Norfolk & Suffolk Yacht club the Marina is full and the yachts are gently swaying in the breeze.
Lunchtime and we find a sheltered spot on the cliff, in the sun to enjoy fish and chips, such an English thing to do in an English seaside town.
The afternoon sees a change of scenery, we head to the rural village of Wangford for a walk in the bluebell woods. It’s almost the end of bluebell season here, but the woods are pretty, vivid green new leaves on the trees and a carpet of blue, another very English scene.
Our walking finished for the day, we treat ourselves to a couple of glasses of the local Adams fine ale at a great little pub on the Cliff top, “The Oddfellows” a visit to Mum’s is not complete without at least one visit here, it’s kind of become tradition.
Monday morning sees the weather here warm up, we while away the morning strolling on Pakefield beach and soaking up the sun before enjoying a bowl of mussels. Time for me to head off home to Kent now, it’s been a wonderful weekend, but then every trip to Mum’s is fantastic!
6 Comments
Gilda Baxter
This is an area I have not yet had the chance to explore. It looks very pretty and interesting, it must have been lovely to spend time with your mum😄
Phil & Michaela
Hi Gilder, it is very pretty, its a very flat county but has so much variety, I still have lots to explore
Joe
The easternmost point in the U.K. looks like a real beautiful place to spend a weekend. What are the row of multi-colored structures used for?
Phil & Michaela
Hi Joe, they are beach huts, really just multi-coloured garden sheds but typical at many English seaside towns. People use them as a base when they spend the day at the beach, some even have little stoves in them so its like home from home. They are usually rented long term and there is at least a 2 year waiting list to get one in Lowestoft, expensive too! Saves carting all your beach equipment to the beach everyday too!
Joe
Brilliant idea, Michaela! Thanks for the education.
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