After a rainy, windy day spent in home, I decided on the spur of the moment to drive to the coast; I fancied a bracing walk on the beach to blow the cobwebs away. And look! They had put the bunting out to welcome us to Downderry . . . . actually, I think it is their Carnival or Gala Day on Saturday!
Downderry is built on top of the cliffs and those houses on the right of the main road have long gardens which are gradually being shortened by stormy seas pulling the cliffs down.
This is the view to some of the houses high on the hill - and out of danger from the sea.
But Zac and I are turning away from the houses and heading for the beach - can you see the sea yet?
There it is! "C'mon! Stop stopping to take photos!"
High tide just about on the turn, so it isn't possible to walk along to Seaton beach; we'll head the other way and just take deep breaths of fresh air, hear the gulls calling and the waves stirring the pebbles.
A quick dip and a shake to show that I've been in the sea.
A garden with a fantastic view - but for how long?
Waiting for the right moment to take the plunge; her companion is already paddling.
The sun came out from behind the clouds and turned the sea blue! It highlighted this group of lobster pots just offshore.
After a lovely, refreshing hour or so, we climbed the steep path back to the car, where Zac had a long drink of water - without sea-salt in it.
A lovely rainbow was waiting to guide us home; I'm sure the crock of gold must be right in my garden!
Cliff erosion is frightening, I can't imagine how awful it must be to know that your garden is gradually slipping away.
ReplyDeleteI have often searched for that pot of gold but never found it!
Several of those houses have been for sale in recent months - and some have even sold! Who on earth would buy a house that is gradually slipping closer and closer to the cliff edge? Surely they would go out in the garden and also view it from the beach before buying?
DeleteYeah, the end of the rainbow had moved before I reached home!
How great that you had a beautiful rainbow to guide you home and to round off the day in a lovely way! xx
ReplyDeleteI did enjoy getting out in the evening after the rain had stopped - sorry it made for monochrome photographs until the sun peeped out again and coloured the sky and sea. The rainbow was a nice surprise as I turned into my village.
DeleteThanks for taking me along on your walk!
ReplyDeleteThanks for joining me on my late afternoon stroll!
DeleteWhat a wonderful walk:) thank you for taking me with you :) it looks quite cold though, i've got goosebumps thinking about it Brrr! haha :D xx
ReplyDeleteNo, it wasn't cold; there was a very pleasant warm breeze coming from the sea and there were several people in T-shirts and shorts on the main beach as I passed it on my way home. The clouds hiding the sun made the sea look almost black which gives it a cold look.
DeleteWhat beautiful photos! The rainbow was the perfect ending to your day.
ReplyDeleteLovely, wasn't it? It almost made up for all the rain we've been having.
DeleteIt must be one of the joys living where you are to take a stroll by the sea, to breathe the sea air. We have to wait till we go on holiday. I enjoy joining you and Zac on your strolls.
ReplyDeleteI took the decision to move from my home county of Leicestershire to Cornwall in 1986, after falling in love with the place during several camping holidays down here - I have never regretted that decision. I love being by the the sea in all its moods, summer or winter and there's no better place to raise the spirits or to simply relax.
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