Aldeburgh

"I hadn't realised how close Framlingham is to the coast", said the missus as we set off from Framlingham. "Why don't we go to the b-e-a-c-h?", she asked quietly so the terrible trio couldn't hear. "Well, as we're here, why not?", I replied.

So off we went to Aldeburgh.

We parked at the beach car park, quite close to the famous Scallop sculpture by Maggi Hambling.

I can't understand why so many people objected to it. I think it looks great. You can maybe see there is a family inside using it as a beach tent.

After a bit of paddling we walked along to the town, passing the fishing boats.

You can buy fresh fish from the fishermen's huts by the beach.

The Moot Hall was built in 1520 at what was then the centre of the town.
The flowerbeds around the market cross next to it are quite colourful - they must be getting well watered.

Little W loved the nearby boatpond, with half a dozen or so model yachts sailing gaily about.

"Can we got on of those boats, please? Please." was the inevitable request.

The seagulls looked on, unimpressed.

We went home boatless and it wasn't just Lttle W who fell asleep in the car. Mum did too.