Returning to England, the last thing we expected was a prolonged period of good weather. Not that we are complaining of course! We stayed with Trish’s parents in Frinton-on-Sea on the Essex coast where we hardly saw a cloud in the sky! It’s always nice to walk along the seafront when the sun is shining. There were some very brave people about, stripped down to the bare minimum and sunbathing on the beach or, even braver, swimming in the sea! Needless to say we didn’t join them! We also took a stroll along the promenade at Harwich. Once again the weather was perfect and people were braving the beach. The view over to Felixstowe was interesting with the giant cranes standing proud over the shipyards. We even got to see a “Thames barge” on the water.
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