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Family Day Out in Whitstable
When we discovered the forecast was for 26 degrees we knew we had to get to the beach. Imogen loves the seaside and it’s been a few months since our last beach adventures in New Zealand and France.
We decided to have a family day out in Whitstable, Kent. It’s roughly a one hour drive from where we live in London. I find that just getting out of London feels like a mini holiday and we certainly packed enough to make it feel like we were going away for a few days! We love being close to nature and visiting the beach for a day was great fun.
The Whitstable Fish Market by the quay was open and selling a variety of fresh seafood.
We found an Oyster Shell Recycling point where used oyster shells are deposited to help re-establish oyster beds for the future.
A collection of beach treasure.
Imogen and Mummy on the beach playing with shells and spades.
Daddy finds a crab in the shallow rockpools and Imogen watches it closely.
The Photo Gallery: Green
This week’s theme for the Photo Gallery on the Sticky Fingers blog is Green. These two images distinctly stand out in my mind when I think of this beautiful and natural colour.
The pretty green lane we wandered down when we were on holiday in Suffolk in 2011.
The photograph I took of a bee on dandelion flowers in Brittany this year.
Holiday Cottage in Lostmarc’h Brittany
On our recent holiday to Brittany in France we stayed in two stylish holiday homes in the department of Finistere. I discovered Frenchberry whilst searching for family friendly holiday accommodation that provided that little bit extra.
After our first week of holiday at the Kistinic Gatehouse in Quimper we spent the second week in Brittany near the coastal town of Crozon in Lostmarc’h. Located in a small hamlet of beautifully renovated longere properties that are ideally situated less than 10 minutes walk from the beach.
The setting for our Lostmarc’h holiday home was stunning. Situated in a protected conservation area, it is surrounded by thoughtfully restored stone cottages with views of the Celtic Sea.
The view from the holiday house towards the garden, overlooking the ocean.
Our daily activities involved walking, swimming, playing on the beach, watching surfers ride the waves, picnics on the sand and enjoying the fresh sea air at the stunning beaches of Lostmarc’h and La Palue.
The beach town of Morgat is a few minutes drive away where there are several lovely restaurants where we enjoyed crêpes and moules frites.
The decking on which we sat each evening to admire the sunset and beautiful sea views.
The location of this holiday home is unique and perfect for families who love the beach.
