Pottering

There had obviously been some high winds overnight and though we weren't affected on this corner of the hotel, the view from our room looked a bit bleak when we got up. Low clouds swept away the view of the cliffs to the east and it looked decidedly murky. There was no hurry to get going as there was no firm plan for the day.

We joined up for breakfast and the girls decided they would attend a local Quilt Show during the morning. Trevor had contemplated a morning in the Spa or the lounge, but in the end, decided to come out for a walk with me.  As we set off for our various destinations, there was a fine misty drizzle in the air, but fortunately, it wafted away after a few minutes.

We walked eastwards to the end of the Esplanade and then turned inland, walking along the banks of the River Sid. We crossed the ford (via the bridge), and then crossed into The Byes. This is an extensive park that runs on either side of the river. We walked as far as we could, then crossed to the other side of the river to walk back. ("No Photos!" you say... true, it was just too murky to get any good shots).

We walked back through the town, stopping at a couple of shops on the way. Then we dropped to the promenade and headed along the Millennium Walkway. By this time, and with a stiff onshore breeze, it was less murky.

We stopped at the foot of Jacob's Ladder so that Trevor could take a phone call. I wandered off and took this photo of the latest cliff fall, which had left a house perched within a few yards of the edge.

We returned to the hotel and waited for the girls to return before grabbing a light lunch. After, Jane and Trevor headed off to meet with a local artist and speak about a commission. Diane and I went back to town to raid a small jewellery store where I saw some nice pearl earrings. Di had been wanting some pearl earrings to wear with a necklace that she has. This seemed like an ideal chance to choose what she wanted and tuck it away for Christmas.

The evening followed the usual template... bar followed by the restaurant, followed by the lounge. I was pleased, however, to display my latest still life, while in the restaurant, I call it "Rock and Roll".