the sea

Yesterday I could smell the sea from my desk.
A little reminder that I live in a great city.

living the dream

I'm really making the most of this lovely later summer weather. I've been paddling in the sea in my lunch breaks and have had a swim most evenings this week. I even had a quick dip this morning as I am off to London in a short while. An October swim!

My tomato plants have also been having a final flourish. I've been collecting handfuls of cherry tomatoes for my lunchbox each day this week.

I'm conscious that the weather is going to turn very autumnal and blustery soon so am soaking up every bit of sun.

low tide

This evening I cycled home from work in the sea mist, and then made my way along the sand and paddled in the sea while the sun went down.

Days like this make me feel very happy that I live and work by the coast.

cliff tops & cows

Yesterday we hopped on the bus and travelled along the coast to the Seven Sisters Country Park for a spot of hiking, watercolour challenge and sea air.

We walked along the river, had a picnic on the beach and then walked up to the cliff top to see the views. On the way back we got to amble through a herd of sleepy cows. Lovely!

And in the evening we watched Atonement and spied the Seven Sisters once again. A nice coincidence. Now for something to do on Bank holiday monday...

windswept

Today there were huge waves on the shore. I sat and watched them while I ate my lunch, and tried not to get houmous in my hair.

The wind also helped carry me home from work. Friendly weather.