The Tassells come to stay

Last weekend the Tassells of Kelvedon came up for an overnight stay. Sarah came bearing great gifts - some of Alex's clothes that are now too big for him (he's 2, our boys are 3.5!) and a huge fish kettle she procured for me from Ebay. More on that another time. The weather was kind once again so we managed to show them a bit more of Lowestoft.

As ever, there had to be a space for ice-creams. This is Sparrow's Nest, below the lighthouse. Attentive readers will note that Isabelle and I visited here when the bluebells were out in the spring. It has a lovely park with plenty of grass for picnics and footballs, a kids climbing and play area, the maritime museum and a restaurant.

In the evening we had a barbeque, and apart from the fact that Matt and Sarah's neighbour rang to tell them their burglar alarm was going off, but they didn't think it was burglars (a hedgehog through the cat flap, we reckon), everything was great. Sarah and I even managed a midnight walk along the beach.

The next day, following a great brunch, we hit the beach for some fun and games.

This is Claremont pier in the background, though it must be deemed unsafe since nobody is ever on it. The arcade's at the front, which you can't see, is as far as most people go, though we are yet to venture there.

Cricket. Our first time.


Misha and Alastair playing hiding from the wind games, one of Adi's favourites.