A visit to the beach

We don’t get to stand on a beach and listen to the waves very often but recently we got to do exactly that. My dad lives in Devon and he’s walking distance away from the unspoiled Budleigh Salterton beach.

The views from the clifftop across the ocean and down towards the beach itself are wonderful. Even at this time of year when the beach huts have been removed for Winter.

While we strolled along enjoyed our surroundings and the uncharacteristically mild weather, POD was eager to reach the beach. The look on her face says it all really!

POD did find a new friend on the way though. From “what’s your name?” to “where do you live?” and “where is your sister?”, this seagull seemed mesmerised with what POD had to say.

Others kept their distance and watched her from afar.

There were no fisherman to be seen today but there were many great looking boats. These two almost resemble a postcard with the yellow tarpaulin and the sea in the background.

There never used to be ridges on the beach but these are a permanent fixture following the storms early this year. It makes the walk to the waters edge an interesting one especially for POD’s little legs. She was still keen to follow Daddy though!

Even if she did sit for a little while to hunt out treasure.

The beach itself provided the perfect place to explore although POD kept a close eye on the waves. Every now and again a bigger one would appear and catch her by surprise.

Seeing the sun reflecting on the water is not something you expect to see in December but I guess that what made it so special.

We almost had this beautiful beach all to ourselves too.

We didn’t make it to the far end where the rocks are to skim stones but we did have a nose at the nearby nature reserve before heading off.

Just before the temperature dropped and the sun disappeared behind the clouds.

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