It was time for a lie-in after the busy-ness of January. When I finally rolled out of bed I discovered it was a bright sunny morning! After T and Basil had been out for a walk we set about trying to figure out what to do for the day... We had various thoughts but finally settled on a road trip to Hastings.
Hastings is a town and borough in the county of East Sussex, within the historic county of Sussex, on the south coast of England. In historical terms, Hastings can claim fame through its connection with the Norman conquest of England (do you remember your history--the Battle of Hastings in 1066?); and also because it became one of the medieval Cinque Ports. Hastings was, for centuries, an important fishing port; although nowadays less important, it still has the largest beach-based fishing fleet in England. The town became a watering place in the 1760s, and then, with the coming of the railway, a seaside resort.
funicular
fjʊˈnɪkjʊlə,fəˈnɪk-/
adjective
- 1.(of a railway, especially one on a mountainside) operating by cable with ascending and descending cars counterbalanced.
- 2.relating to a rope or its tension.
noun
- 1.a funicular railway
...now a lovely little garden marks the spot...
We had a scrumptious burger and chips at the Hastings Arms pub...
We met up with Perry, a dear friend of Tinas from Kew days, and had an envigorating walk on the beach...
We all sat out in the brisk sea air for a cup of coffee at a seaside cafe. Sun was shining but as we were sitting, along from the west came this gorgeous bank of clouds...
We ended our afternoon at the Jerwood Gallery and from there saw the fishing boats mentioned above all pulled up on the shore for the night.
...a lovely day by the sea...
hugs-
susie
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