Bliss

Arriving at Seaford to stay with Andy and Christy must be one of the lovliest things that could happen to anyone - and we do it often. To be beside the sea listening to the waves as you drift off to sleep and wake in the morning is wonderful. And they are always so welcoming except that this time they left for Wales 2 days after we arrived. Are they trying to tell us something? Actually we were more than happy to have a quiet week on our own to get over the flight. We still have almost 3 weeks with them so plenty of time to do things together.


The van loaded for Wales

Last Sunday was the annual carnival in Seaford so we watched the parade from our balcony.

We never come to England without at least one visit to Sissinghurst - a beautiful garden

We climbed to the top of the tower for a birdseye view of the gardens

Looking down from the tower

The Vanguard Way along the top of the Seven Sisters chalk cliffs is so dramatic. If you have read our blog before you have seen more photos of this than you need but maybe there is someone out there who hasn't seen them before.

I haven't been able to find a cat for Kimberley and Ginny. Will this rabbit do instead? He was sitting on the edge of the cliff.
Nearing the end of the cliff walk with Cuckmere Haven and the coast guard cottages in sight.

Richie and Kimberley - I thought you would be interested in these vege beds at Alfriston Clergy House = a National Trust property near here.

This one is for Noah and Maddie - maybe Steve could build you a tree house like this one in your back garden.

I'm off to Oxford for the day tomorrow - my friend Margaret turns 80 next month so we are going out to lucnh at a posh restaurant to kick off the celebrations.