The sea , the sea

 Had a day out to the sea yesterday with my daughters yesterday. We took a train from Edinburgh to North Berwick, somewhere l think l have only been once or twice ( and that over thirty years ago) since childhood. We arrived during their “ Fringe by the Sea” which added to the day.

Charming building on the walk from the station.

There were a number of these about.

An excellent coffee shop .   https://www.steampunkcoffee.co.uk/

The view from the cofffee shop .

I really liked these dotted around the town

The sea, the sea , the beach and some characterful houses.

There were loads of little gardens, plus bigger ones, planted up with themes and signage.

The harbour at low tide.

A most enjoyable lunch. https://lobstershack.co.uk/

Splendid view across the sea 

The coloured doors are a remnant of the Lido which opened in 1900 and closed in 1995.

More views and evocative signage showing something of the history of the place.

A pool for paddling possibly swimming. A couple of boys had boats and we were treated to an excellent display of stone skimming.

A photo, in a shop window, of the Lido in its heyday.

We were in loads of excellent shops, selling very tempting prints plus an Open Studio but all l bought was this magazine from 1960 . I was taken by the cover. I look forward to seeing the contents later today.

Needless to say l am totally bowled over by the town and wondered why on Earth I haven’t been before now. I will remedy that by returning very soon…