Grumpy takes the bus
Posted: Sun Feb 03, 2008 5:23 pmI had a busy few days last week. While the rest of the country was suffering from all sorts of horrific weather last Friday we were basking in brilliant sunshine. Too nice to stay indoors so I decided to take advantage of my free bus pass & have a leisurely ride into Littlehampton for fish 'n' chips. Unlike many seaside resorts it's still open for business even in the middle of winter. After a very nice lunch (or dins as Foz would call it) I met up with an old mate & we had a stroll round taking some photos. I've always liked Littlehampton. It used to be a bit of a dump & had a bad reputation but the new development along the waterfront has changed it completely & is an example of what can be done with a little careful planning. Anyway, here's the photos.
Don't ask me what a Dutch bike shop is doing on the south coast of England. I don't think I've ever seen anyone riding one around here.
This is part of the new development. Highly desirable residences. I imagine some of those flats are worth a fair bit.
Plenty of watering holes around here. This is the Steam Packet. There's another pub named the Arun View right across the road but my shot didn't come out too well.
Those clouds looked a tad threatening so we went for a nice cuppa & a piece of cake.
When we emerged from the cafe the old currant bun had popped out again.
This shot is looking back along the way we came towards the harbour entrance at centre right. A lady had just thrown out some food for the birds & the air was full of them. Just like a scene from the Hitchcock classic. Unfortunately my camera was on the wrong settings & I missed it.
Ah well, it's getting dark so time to head for home.
Don't ask me what a Dutch bike shop is doing on the south coast of England. I don't think I've ever seen anyone riding one around here.
This is part of the new development. Highly desirable residences. I imagine some of those flats are worth a fair bit.
Plenty of watering holes around here. This is the Steam Packet. There's another pub named the Arun View right across the road but my shot didn't come out too well.
Those clouds looked a tad threatening so we went for a nice cuppa & a piece of cake.
When we emerged from the cafe the old currant bun had popped out again.
This shot is looking back along the way we came towards the harbour entrance at centre right. A lady had just thrown out some food for the birds & the air was full of them. Just like a scene from the Hitchcock classic. Unfortunately my camera was on the wrong settings & I missed it.
Ah well, it's getting dark so time to head for home.
