This week
for me things have felt like they used to.
On the Bank Holiday Monday we made the mistake of going to St Annes near Blackpool. We wouldn’t have gone but for the fact we were dropping off some gifts for our new great niece who had arrived the previous Thursday. It took us 2 hours to do a 50 minute journey. We dropped the gifts off with no issues. Mum and Baby weren’t home from the hospital as our niece had to have an emergency c-section but they were discharged later that day.
We then headed to nearer the coast.
Trying to find a parking space was horrendous. Craig ended up dropping us off
as Penny was getting a bit anxious and needed to toilet. The kids and I headed
for the beach whilst Craig carried on looking for a parking space. I have never
seen St Annes that busy with people. It was as though there was no pandemic
whist walking through the streets (except for the people socially distancing
whilst queuing for fish and chips). The beach was also very busy, but we headed
for the dog friendly part of the area which was a lot quieter. Penny had a
wonderful time chasing the ball and going paddling in the sea with the kids
whilst I sat watching them and enjoying the peace and cool breeze.
On
Wednesday we went to the cinema to see ‘Cruella’. It was the first time I had
been to the cinema since February last year. I have never gone so long without
going. Although we had to wear masks walking around, once we got to our seats
we were able to take them off. I felt a bit emotional sitting in the dark. I
hadn’t realised how much I had missed going to the cinema as a family.
I know we
have been going out and doing things since restrictions started to lift, but
this week has been the first time I haven’t felt awkward and conscious about
being out and doing things.
Eek! It does sound like a busy bank holiday at the beach. It sounds like you had a lovely time.
ReplyDeleteWe have yet to go to the cinema. I fancy seeing Cruella. x
I enjoyed Cruella and I hadn't been that bothered about seeing it at first.
DeleteI'd love to see Cruella, when my anxiety about being indoors with lots of people eases. Brighton was packed this week too, but people seemed to be doin their best with social distancing etc.
ReplyDeleteI don't think I'm ready for the cinema yet, but I'm excited for the ballet next year. I really can't wait to go to the beach, but I'm not looking forward to crowds, queues or traffic. It does feel like things are getting back to normality though. And it sounds like you've have an interesting but normal week :)
ReplyDeleteThe cinema was good, everyone was well spaced out. I have only been to one ballet but I do like going to the theatre and at the moment have 3 production booked for later this year.
DeleteGlad you had fun at the beach. Not surprised it was busy. It was such beautiful weather over the Bank Holiday. How lovely to have a new great niece. #wotw
ReplyDeleteThank you, the weather was fantastic.
DeleteSounds like there were lots of people making the most of the sunshine and heading to the beach. Glad you managed to find a quieter area and had a nice time. So lovely to be able to go to the cinema again. Congratulations on your new great niece. #WotW
ReplyDeleteMy mum loves in a seaside town and when the suns out we know the traffic will be bad. It means an early start or driving the back route. I did decide we would avoid the beach on the Bank Holidays this year but I do owe the kids a trip to the pier. I miss the Cinema so much, we did get to go in October. I'm thinking about renting Cruella if we get a night that we can watch it #WotW
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