Late on this crystal crisp clear blue sky morning Ian drove Scooby and me to Marine Drive, East, Barton on Sea, whence we walked along the clifftop.
The Isle of Wight was again sporting a pastel palette,
as we joined other dog walkers, many of whom are now familiar to Ian and Scooby,
whose stance and cocked ears at one fresh encounter betrayed the slight concern that possibly brought about his first bowel-emptying session.
He exhibited no such nervousness in dashing along the steadily eroding edge.
A few other pedestrians strode down below.
There, waterborne sunlight dazzled,
as did the windows of the Beachcomber Cafe where we stopped for coffee.
This afternoon we paid another visit to The Beach House in order to introduce Ian to its exquisite ambience. Clicking on these images will reveal some of the stained glass that adorns this oak panelled building.
More of this can be seen in the Sun Room where we took our tea, coffee, and cakes, at no further cost than Costa’s.
The sunset could be enjoyed from the lounge,
the dining room,
the back room,
and the Sun Room,
where we enjoyed our refreshments whilst, through a protective glass screen we observed
The Isle of White,
the garden,
and silhouetted pigeons (this photograph is Becky’s).
The foyer, photographed from the first floor gallery, shows the aforementioned oak panelling that also lines all the corridors to the bedrooms.
Although the personnel were different, the service was as efficient and friendly as we had found yesterday.
For our dinner this evening, Jackie produced a superb beef casserole; cauliflower and broccoli cheese; perfect boiled new potatoes; and crisp carrots and green beans. I finished the El Sotillo, Ian drank Peroni, and Becky drank zinfandel rose.
A great place to have tea
Thank you, Sylvie
I enjoyed your caption under the second dog photo. 🙂 What a beautiful place to watch the sunset. Thanks for taking us along, Derrick.
Many thanks, Jill
Once again, superb photographs. Love the cliff pictures; this really shows crumbly sedimentary rocks at their worst!
Thanks, Ian
That is such a beautiful building where the tea room is Derrick – I’m sure I’d linger there a while!
Thanks, Pauline. We’ll be back 🙂
Every where you go is so lovely…I’m in envy! Have you ever been to Australia, Derrick? 🙂
Thanks, Nina. My son, Sam, was married in a Margaret River winery in December 2007. I travelled with daughter Louisa, Errol, and baby Jessica. We started with in-laws in Perth, a few days in Margaret River, a week in Melbourne, and a further week in Sydney. When we arrived in Perth at 2 a.m. Christmas morning the temperature was 42 degrees
It was that hot in Sydney today but the storm has arrived and it’s pouring.
The Isle of Wight looks like a pile of clouds in that first photo and just lovely in the one from the Beach House. That room with the fireplace–I could snug in there and spend some time with a book or a good card partner. What a beautiful building. Thanks for sharing it and for showing us Scooby in worried and carefree poses.
Thanks for such closely observed comments, Lisa
Both the beach and restaurant are lovely. It looks like you had a wonderful day.
Thank you, Merril. We did. Thanks to the weather
I loved the view through that ‘flaw’ in the glass … rather surreal! 🙂
Thank you, Widdershins. I was rather pleased with that one, especially as I had to bend my legs to get the sun in the right place.
Heh, heh … ahh, how we suffer for our art. My legs aren’t all that bendy so I completely understand. 🙂
Love the sunset shot on the Isle of White
Thank you, Jarrod
Yet again, Derrick an incredible and magical tour of the Isle of Wight. The sunset and the interior of the Beach House were stunning.
Many thanks, Robin
I loved this one and really really liked the inside of the Beach House. What a marvelous place it seems like. Thanks for sharing 🙂
Thank you, Geetha. I’m not surprised you like it
Welcome. Something smaller would be my dream house 🙂
It looks a lovely place, especially the upstairs view of the oak panelling.
Thanks, John. Every wall on every floor is so panelled
It looks like a beautiful place to spend some time.
Yes, thanks, Rich. You’d find some rich material
Great place.
Thanks, Elisabet
Just plain bloody brilliant. Love those photos.
Many thanks, John
Oh, that Scooby! Love the other pictures, too. It’s wonderful to travel, via the Internet, around the world while never leaving my snug house.
An amusing (to me) colonial connection. . . my oldest daughter lived in a small county named Isle of Wight located in Virginia. Very inland rural – 45 minutes away from the ocean.
Thanks, Joanne. Amusing it is
You’ve given us such a feast today. First, the amusing dogs, then the switch to black and white. The stained glass was another treat, followed closely by that bullseye window. And … all the rest, capped off by your gastronomic, intake. Phew! Thank you.
Very many thanks, Yvonne
Ooh and even a lovely fireplace – I like fireplaces
Thank you, Sol. I’ll bear that in mind
That first image is enchanting. And the Beach House is a true treasure, I can tell. Thanks for sharing!
Thank you, Cynthia