We woke up to a wonderfully warm and sunny Sunday, and I was excited as we were off to the sea side. When you live right in the middle of England, going to the sea side isn't something you do very often. So off we set nice and early to visit Skegness on the east coast. we haven't been there in years! Once we arrived we found somewhere to park, and then went for a wander around the shopping area. Most of the shops are the same as you would find anywhere else, its the souvenir shops I find fascinating, I love looking around them. And I am so glad we did, we found the most adorable cuddly alpaca in one of them - obviously she was going to come home with me. As some of you will know Paul and I have been on a couple of alpaca walks, they are such gentle and lovely animals. Annie alpaca is now very much part of the Ivans family!
Next port of call was the beach, which is beautiful. Lovely sand as far as you can see! I bravely ventured forth bare foot - oh my god, the sand was hot! I think danced across the sand exclaiming my feet were on fire. It was lovely hanging out on the beach, just people watching, enjoying the sunshine and having our picnic. We couldn't stay too long, as it was very warm and there was no shade. Even with sun cream on, I was worried about Paul burning! I am so glad we had a few hours by the sea, it will keep me going till October!
Next stop was Gunby Hall , another National Trust house. A beautiful country house dating back to the 1700's at the foot of the Lincolnshire Wolds. We headed straight to the house to look around, we were delighted to find someone playing the piano in the music room. It so added to the atmosphere!! We lingered for quite a while to just listen. The rest of the house was a lovely home, somewhere you could imagine living. The gardens were pretty and there was a rose festival and craft fair taking place. What a fabulous way to spend a Sunday afternoon. I wished we lived nearer this charming place, so we could go back. We did buy a lovely wooden wind chime which is now hanging in our back garden, a reminder or our lovely visit to Gunby.
It took us about 90 minutes to get back to our hotel in Grantham, just in time for dinner. It had been such a warm day, with endless sunshine. It was certainly an exhausting day!
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