Our Suffolk Holiday :: Southwold

Hello Lovelies,

after many years of reading and hearing about the seaside resort of Southwold I'm happy to say that, on the first day of our Suffolk holiday last week, I finally got there. Well done to all you lovelies who guessed correctly.

In fact, one of the main reasons for holidaying in this part of the U.K. was so I could pay a visit to this photogenic spot ...........

Southwold is quiet famous for it's beach huts. They are delightful to see, all individually painted and lovingly styled..........

They are a really clever design. When the front doors open they bend and fill the veranda space....making a bigger area to sit and a shelter from the wind........

Every one is different and most have names.........

And they cost a small fortune.

I may never own one, but it's still lovely to see them, they really made me smile.........

We parked just behind the huts and headed straight onto the beach. This was the first time any of us had seen the sea this year..........

As we set up out little camp middle son hung back. Sitting with his back to the sea wall. Trying not to be associated with us.

As his two brothers and his Dad braved the chilly North Sea he did his best "can't be bothered" impression........for a while..........

Happily it didn't last too long. At 15 I expect those sort of emotions....gosh, I can remember them myself.

By the time lunch was ready all 5 of us had got wet....even if my best effort was a paddle :0)



Eldest just loves cooking.
I think the first words he strung together were "hot pans mummy". That was after I had warned him repeatedly to keep away from the hob. We have the cutest video of him excitedly opening his Christmas presents when he was Two and a half....his delight at getting a play cooker was wonderful.

Happily now that love means he's a willing helper ...especially for alfresco cooking..........

And sausages taste extra yummy when  cooked by someone else, and eaten with fresh bread rolls on the beach.

Even if I don't spend ages in the sea I love to sit by it and I brought my crochet to pass the time........

If I'm honest crochet and I are still not back to our old love affair. I managed a few squares for an idea of a project, then decided to have a little wander.

How I love walking barefoot in the shallow water....

We spent a few hours on the shore then the wind picked up a lot and we decided to pack up for the day and explore the interesting looking pier.

It's always nice to see cute old  VW camper vans  at the beach........

And how I loved the retro styling of the pier........

And though it may look old It's actually been lovingly rebuilt only a few years ago .

The first thing that caught our eye were all the plaques attached to the railings.......

We spent quiet a while reading the personal messages . Such a lovely idea......How could Cat resist this romantic gesture by Toby :0)..........

The whole atmosphere on the pier is wonderful. There's so much that catches your eye....like these striking mosaic tables by the cafe.......

And this quirky clock.........

There were wonky mirrors we laughed at and shops to enjoy looking around........



And best of all there was a great view of the town from the end..........

All that fresh air certainly gave us an appetite....time for the first ice cream of the week.....

Yummy

I hope you lovelies enjoyed your virtual visit. We did return later in the week for more beach fun and some shopping for me....oh how I loved that too.

Jacquie x