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HelterSkelter1 Sun 28-Jul-24 13:45:00

I love reading Mizuna's posts in the morning. As a child 70 years ago we drove from Kent to Cornwall for our summer holiday even though we lived by the sea. And I remember clearly staying in a bed and breakfast in Polperro at the back of the town/village so my little attic bedroom window painted blue and white looked down over roof tops to the sea. Magical. So I imagine Mizuna's windows look over something similar and love the idea of a bus to the beach. In fact any mention of beach walks, or bunting or cafes next door serving the best coffee has me there as well. I can see karmalady cycling narrow country flower edged lanes and Mick on his bus trips to meet up with friends.

For various reasons my world is a bit restricted for the time being, but reading sunny summer time posts is a great boost. Thank you all.

HelterSkelter1 Tue 30-Jul-24 19:49:41

I love those dunes hollysteers. Which county?

CanadianGran Tue 30-Jul-24 18:49:18

Some beautiful imagery here, and photos. One day I would like to go to the UK. I can picture some of it in my mind from all the books I have read over the years. I have been to Jersey, so loved the seaside and lovely green fields.

MissAdventure Tue 30-Jul-24 18:27:45

Oh that's perfect! smile

hollysteers Tue 30-Jul-24 17:55:01

Sand dunes at the bottom of my road.

Georgesgran Tue 30-Jul-24 14:52:42

We posted the same pic Harri so here’s another

Georgesgran Tue 30-Jul-24 14:49:34

Me too Harri
Just stunning

Scribbles Tue 30-Jul-24 14:38:38

The lake, five minutes walk from my home near Lincoln where I spend half my time.
And a sunset view from the place where I spend the other half the time - my partner's home in South Yorkshire.

Haidee Tue 30-Jul-24 12:56:05

Got it!!! @James and John33. You must have been here? It is winter here and the Table is completely covered with rain clouds. smile

JackyB Tue 30-Jul-24 12:07:54

I'm in the South of Germany. Unspoilt by tourists, but miles - light years! - from the sea. There is so much h wonderful countryside around here I wouldn't know where to start posting pictures. We have forests, rivers and acres of vineyards

Galaxy62 Tue 30-Jul-24 10:34:15

Just been to Woolacombe North Devon such a beautiful part of country but a long drive from Herts would like to take grandkids but they wouldn't like the journey. Also in Southwold atm camping next to beach beautiful

Catterygirl Tue 30-Jul-24 00:06:26

Went to Southend College of Technology and when we had a free period we either went to Keddies or the pier.

Greenfinch Mon 29-Jul-24 23:11:20

Looks like a lovely spot ileea

Shinamae Mon 29-Jul-24 22:37:38

kittylester

Lovely memories of holidays in Woolacombe. We went loads of times when the children were small.

😁

kittylester Mon 29-Jul-24 22:18:44

Lovely memories of holidays in Woolacombe. We went loads of times when the children were small.

Shinamae Mon 29-Jul-24 22:08:21

HelterSkelter1

Every day is a achool day Shiname. Mortehoe I see when googling is near Woolacombe. DH and I slept in the back of a mini van for a week cooking on a gas canister cooker above
Putsborough sands near Woolacombe. In our early 20s. We bought wooden body boards which we still have. They must be vintage now. Lovely coastline in N Devon.

And I actually went to primary school in Woolacombe 😁
I’m afraid Woolacombe is not as it was. It has become very commercialised….🙄

HelterSkelter1 Mon 29-Jul-24 22:02:27

Every day is a achool day Shiname. Mortehoe I see when googling is near Woolacombe. DH and I slept in the back of a mini van for a week cooking on a gas canister cooker above
Putsborough sands near Woolacombe. In our early 20s. We bought wooden body boards which we still have. They must be vintage now. Lovely coastline in N Devon.

Shinamae Mon 29-Jul-24 21:39:44

HelterSkelter1

Shiname. Is that Constantine Bay?

No,it’s Grunta beach in Mortehoe North Devon..
So called because many years ago a ship ran aground with a cargo of pigs. There is even a pool there called pigs pit…🐷🐷🐷

ileea Mon 29-Jul-24 19:31:33

I live in between 2 lakes. It's a 10 minute walk to the beach for me.
Southern BC Canada 🇨🇦

harrigran Mon 29-Jul-24 18:59:32

I live a couple of miles from this beautiful building

JamesandJon33 Mon 29-Jul-24 18:43:42

kazziecookie I know exactly where that is. You can practically see the roof of my house

TerriBull Mon 29-Jul-24 18:06:09

I love the two DDs Devon and Dorset. We had a lovely week in Kingsbridge, South Hams last year.

henetha Mon 29-Jul-24 18:01:55

I'm in Devon, near Dartmoor. Down a long country lane with fields and lots of trees. It's wonderful.

AreWeThereYet Mon 29-Jul-24 17:56:55

kazziecookie what beach is that? Looks very familiar.

TerriBull Mon 29-Jul-24 17:47:03

Ladyleftfieldlover

These are the grounds of a NT house about ten minutes drive from my home in West Oxfordshire.

LLFL I'm guessing Witney? Farringdon? Oxfordshire is a lovely county. One son lives Thame way. My husband had business partners in Witney so he knows that area fairly well. We often find ourselves driving through your country, we have friends further up in the Cotswolds, Gloucestershire.

TerriBull Mon 29-Jul-24 17:38:09

Thanks Helter Skelter, from last year, I think the bunting was up for the Coronation.

We are situated, thus, Surrey Hills, a few miles to the north, South Downs and south coast about 12 miles to the south. Guildford about 20 odd miles to the west.