Of Cherries, Cherubs and Chilly Waters

This was our first proper trip out with Ruby, so, of course, we had to head for the beach. After dropping no. 1 son off at his grandparents, we set off towards West Beach, our closest beach, only 1/2 an hour away, and also a nice quiet beach with no frills or kiss-me-quick hats. 

Cherries on the beach

The habour

Ruby views the sea

Picnic on the beach, Jaffa Cakes - one of no. 2 son's favourites

No 2 son finally braves the waves, and finds it very chilly

Zaf and I go off for a lovely walk along the beach, looking for treasures, in particular nice pieces of driftwood. We end up paddling (Zaf jumping!) with no. 2 son in and out of the rock pools looking at hermit crabs, fish, anemones and shrimps. All the exploring activity tired our woofie out.

 

There is much vegetation on the upper part of the beach, and on the way home I spotted this sweet little sea campion in flower.

We all had a great time; Ruby was a cherub, expertly driven by Steve, tootling down there on a lovely Mid Summer's Day!