Southwold

Southwold on the East coast in Suffolk,is a favourite place of Maurice and I .So you can imagine my delight when Donna ,worked her magic on this picure for me . I took the picture from the pier ,after a delicious sea food lunch ,we wandered up to the end of the pier ,breathed in the ozones, then wandered back reading the plaques that were all along the support rails,Some of these were very personal devoted to loved ones who had died ,to couples getting engaged and to wedding aniversarys ,in the pavilion on the pier was an impressive art show ,,next to some arcade games that were so different ,almost Heath Robinson ,very quirky and amusing .After the pier we walked along the beach ,eyes peeled ,as we'd been told Southwold  beach was once famous for findings of Amber !We carried on into the town,calling into  the sailors reading room ,which had a wealth of seafaring memorabilia,pictures story's  of history relating to the town, On we went by the Light house ,In the little town which is full of lovely old buildings ,so full of character ,we discovered the famous Amber shop/museum ,that was a joy with lots of wonderful pieces on show ,all of course made of Amber                  This tree is a beautiful example ,Inside some of the pieces on show are little bugs that have become fossilised over  thousands of years , Maurice bought me a small piece which as you can see by the picture I wear on a chain ,and with the aid of a magnifing glass you can clearly see a little spider ,caught there for all time.We strolled back by the beach huts,which are a bit of an English seaside.... ,Isuppose one could say excentricity!But I love them ,each one is different ,all painted up, some very plain and practical ,and others with quite garish colours ,They arent very big ,but its amazing what the owners can fit into them ,as well as the usual deck chairs they fit them out with mini kitchens,,in there are the things that reflect the owners personality's ,books pictures and oh just anything you might or might not need for a day at the beach ,I know because as we walk along I'm peering into them ,being a naturaly curios/nosy person !some people smile at you and pass the time of day ,others just scowl !By now we were back walking on the path in front of the huts in the pictures ,and the tide was coming in and beating against the wall and ~whoosh~ we were getting  well and truly sprayed ,and I was roaring with laughter (and no! I am not in my second childhood !I havent finished with the first one yet! ) anyway I hope you enjoyed our day by the sea, We will have to go again when the weather gets better ,wont we ?  And here  courtesy of  dear Donna ,a sweety to eat on the way home ,With love