Convalescing At the Sea Side

RIMG4757, originally uploaded by Bio-hazar.

Well after a week of being at home in bed sick, I was starting to get a bit tired of staring at four blue walls. So suggested to Peter we go to the sea side for some fresh air to blow out the cob webs. So on Saturday morning Peter put me in the car with my blankets and pillows and we headed off. I had no idea where we were heading, only that the sea would at some point make an appearance. We stopped off part way at a services and had a nice cooked breakfast and were soon on our way again. By mid morning we ended up at the maritime cinque port of Rye. I'd never been to Rye, so it was exciting to explore a new place. We walked the cobbled streets, shopped in the unique little shops and visited the historic Ypres Castle and Landgate.

By mid afternoon I was starting to get very tired from all the walking and also hungry. We found a delicatessen and got some take away sandwiches, quiche, salads and lemon sodas before we headed back to the car. We then left Rye and headed towards the beach at Camber Sands. I was surprised to find that we weren't the only ones with the idea of going to the sea side. The car park was full, and we had to wait awhile before we could get a spot. We then climbed over the dunes and onto the beach, where Peter purchased a wind break and we started to set up camp. We first put down some underlay mats to keep any moisture and cold from coming through. Then lay down the car blanket. I then wrapped up in another blanket and used a jumper for a pillow. We ate our lunch with the view of the sea and the sun at our backs. Then Peter did the crossword while I rested and wrote postcards. After a couple of hours as the sun was going down and our fingers were getting very cold, we packed up and headed back to the car. As we were packing up Peter noticed some friends of ours walk by who we hadn't seen in years. So we all went into the cafe and caught up over a cup of hot chocolate. By the time we left Camber the sun was starting to set and the sheep in the field were laying down for the evening. It was the end to a wonderful day by the sea side.

Nothing Sarong with Us

Sarong, originally uploaded by Bio-hazar.

Yesterday we had a lovely day at the beach. It was another sunny day with temps up to and above 25oC. We went to a place called Joss Bay just outside Broadstairs in Kent. It has a nice sandy beach. We all took turns going in for a swim. At first Yvonne only went in very briefly and only just below her knees, but after lunch she and Peter played Frisbee on in the sea and she got wet up to her waist. In the evening we picked up a friend and headed to the Millennium Dome, now know as the O2, to watch a movie. It was a long day and late evening so it was straight to bed once we got home. Hence this entry is a day late.

Leeds Castle without Me

Well even though I had to work today. Peter took Yvonne to visit Leeds Castle. This photo was taken in the grounds of the castle beside some very large plants. They look a bit like thistles, but are way too big. I have been told that she really enjoyed it there even though she didn't get to see the dog collar museum.

In the evening they picked me up from work and I got a ride home. Then we ordered from out our local Indian take away. We had Butter Chicken, Lamb Rogan, and Lamb with ginger. Yum! Then a relaxing evening sitting infront of the fan to try to keep cool.

Amended - After some research on line we have discovered that the Thistle like plant is called a Cardoon or a Articohoke Thistle.