and back to the allotment

Went to the allotment for the first time in a week to find weeds everywhere, the hops had gone a little mad, the potatoes frazzled, and two courgettes.

I think we have just realised how much stuff we put into the new greenhouse.

The pumpkins have started trailing and some, I think, flowered when I was away.

Botany bay and Joss bay

Walked around Viking bay this morning before going to westwood cross where there are lots of big shops. Then visited Botany bay and Joss bay. Botany bay has tall cut out chalk cliffs you can walk around.??

Margate

Margate wasn't much fun. Everything is run down or shut. Dreamland has had it, the dipper is rusting with parts missing. The beach is still great though and, away from the beach, the high-street has some chain stores. I nearly bought a beach fishing rod, but I wouldn't be able use it much in Nottinghamshire.

Herne bay and Reculver

Had a soggy sandwich and iced coffee in Herne bay. Then went to Reculver, where the bouncing bomb was once tested, to look at the church remains.

Pegwell Nature Reserve and Ramsgate

Went to Pegwell Nature Reserve. Didn't stay long but saw egrets and kites. There's a public hide, seals and highland cattle and even falcons. Ramsgate has changed a bit, I stayed in the harbour for a few days as a kid and rowed around it in a dinghy all day long. Lots of boats still there though, including the sundowner.