Hello. There are a lot of pictures to show so I will split them into manageable sized posts. My two days away started when I parked at Sewerby Village car park. I didn't actually go into the car park because it was £2.90 for the day, not bad I suppose, but I would rather not pay at all for parking. The access road outside had no restrictions, and there was room to park without getting in anyone's way. It's in striking distance from the beach so that's the direction I headed for.
Sewerby Hall is close by, here is the Land Train setting off for Bridlington. I am going in the opposite direction. Seeing this made me a bit sad, it reminded me of when I brought Rocky here, we had a lovely day out. I pushed him in the buggy along the Promenade to Bridlington, and we came back on the train.
Happy memories which brings tears to my eyes. Still miss him.
Sewerby Cricket Club were out enjoying their sport. I didn't hang about to watch, it's not my scene.
One of the few places where the beach is accessible on this coastline.
I saw quite a few people with binoculars, and cameras with ginormous lenses. It's a bird spotters haven here.
Breathtaking views.
After a hard push against the wind I arrived at Flamborough Head. The Foghorn Station.
Toodle pip
I have visited Flamborough Head a few times as I had an aunt, my Godmother, who lived there for a while. Whenever I see Flamborough Head lighthouse it brings back memories of my dad who was a painter and decorator. The firm he worked for had the contract to paint the outside and I remember my dad painting it one year. Unfortunately I have never been inside it.
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Such a lovely photo of Rocky.It made me cry.We have such a bond with the animals that share our lives I'm sure one day we are together again.I still get very upset about my previous four darlings.I talk to them even now. Rocky had a wonderful life with you.My dogs have all been rescues. Your photos are spectacular.The coastline reminds me of my holidays-but on the south coast.I can almost smell the sea air x
ReplyDeleteHi, The white chalk cliffs are very similar to the south coast.
DeleteFabulous photographs Ilona. It is a part of this amazing country that I have yet to visit. I can almost smell the sea air. The picture of Rocky tugs at the heart strings. Xx
ReplyDeleteI must have missed reading about your camper car. Is it your regular car that you have fitted a mattress in to? That sounds ingenious. Are you using it to save on the cost of a bed and breakfast? Every time I read your story about Rocky I think how lucky he was that he and you crossed paths, you made his life much more than it would have been. Good wishes.
ReplyDeleteHi. I have an estate car, plenty of room in the back with the seats folded flat. I bought a thick piece of foam for £2, it fits perfectly. I will use it as emergency accommodation when I am travelling about, but will still use B & B's and hotels, I can afford them.
DeleteCrikey! That's brought back some memories. As a child we always went on holiday to Flamborough in a static caravan (in the 60's). I think one of my first baby photos was of me on the Burlington Bertie train, just like your lovely Rocky. There used to be a fab chippy in Sewerby - just like someone's front room but converted to a chippy. You pick some great places for your little jaunts.
ReplyDeleteHi. The chippy is closed on a Wednesday so I had to look further afield for chips.
DeleteHave a lovely time - you are an inspiration.
ReplyDeleteOh what memories these photos bring!!,We always used to go to Bridlington for a week in September when i was a child and then carried on when i had my Daughter,nearly 40 years ago.We always visited Flamborough Head and i have still got some Clam? type shells that they used to sell there from a little stall.We used them as ashtrays in them days,lol.Ive got a photo on my dressing table of me and my Dad on the cliffs there when i was about 14.I used to love walking up the cliff top to Sewerby park and if i remember rightly there was a pub garden there where we used to have a glass of pop and a packet of Seabrook crisps.Happy days.Glad youve had a lovely break and you looked very cosy in your campervan!!,Debi,Leicester,x
ReplyDeleteHi. The pub and garden are still there.
DeleteWell i can also remember a Family called Charlie Newby and his Sons...who did fishing there.I can remember going on a trip called The Bridlington Belle,which id been on as as child.I do remember,sitting on Bridlington Harbour,with my daughter,in her pushchair,catching a crab,on one of those H sticks of wood.I was so shocked as i pulled him up...i let him go.....n never regreted.....as i let him go,Debi,Leic,x
DeleteYour photos are superb, hard to choose a winner. Can you share the temperature when you post tomorrow. It must have been bracing with the wind coming off the sea.
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Hi. I have no idea what the temperature was. It was bracing.
DeleteLovely photos. I love lighthouses.
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Fabulous photos. I love your "travelogues"
ReplyDeletesome stunning photos here. thanks for sharing Ilona, looking forward to seeing more
ReplyDeleteI cried when I saw Rocky. No offense Ilona but he is the main reason I started following your blog. Jackie
ReplyDeleteYou always inspire me Ilona x
ReplyDeleteLove the photos of the coastline Ilona, just so beautiful!
ReplyDeleteSuch lovely photographs, as always. It looks such a lovely part of the country. It is so good to have a few days away....but isn't it always lovely to get home too! I've spent the past few days in Shropshire, walking, chilling out and visiting a couple of museums. It was such a nice break.
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Absolutely gorgeous. I love your photo's! Thanks for the lovely walk-a-long. :)
ReplyDeleteThank you for the lovely photos. The coastal path walk is stunning. How did you find sleeping in the car and where did you park? You looked snug as a bug.
ReplyDeleteHi. Your questions are answered in the next post. Thanks for asking.
DeleteIt looks really beautiful up there! I can't walk on cliff tops as I am height phobic and it makes me feel ill, but am enjoying seeing your views Ilona.
ReplyDeleteI can't cope with heights either.Last year I bravely walked down the slope and along the coastal path.My dogs on leads and suddenly I saw I was closer to the cliff edge than I realized.I froze-I then went giddy and crawled away to the field edge to safety.Won't do that again x
DeleteLove the coast line photos and seeing Rocky again. He was a wonderful little fellow.
ReplyDeleteHi ilona when did Rocky leave us what a lovely dog🐶 he was❤
ReplyDeleteGreat picture's of Bridlington I was there a two month's or so back , a great place , I also love Whitby that's my favorite 💯..
I no you have cat's no i guess there easier to look after than dogs will you have another Dog do u think .
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