@Grant Fondo the old head office of the steel works. I refitted the cables in part of the factory in the late 80's (all on my own!)
We left our airb&b in Brome, Suffolk and drove toward the coast. We left the car in Leiston. Of we rode. Within a mile and a half we'd stopped, but it was worth it.
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Leiston Abbey.
Soon after we took the back lanes toward Minsmere. On 2.25 miles we stopped again! I needed a wee. It's an age thing!
Through Minsmere, we heard Chiffchaff and Cetti's Warbler. After this we set our sights on Dunwich Heath. The gorse was in full bloom, and the coconutty scent filled the air. It was splendid!
We had a tea stop. (Not even 10 miles done)at the national trust place. I may have had a brownie!
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In the picture above the white dome contains such volatile matter that when it explodes it's a total bloody disaster, in the background is Sizewell. Much less of a hazard!
On we went to Dunwich beach. We attempted to get to Walberswick but the shingle beat us.
We went to Westleton and out the other side meandering along fairly quiet roads until we stumbled upon this cool fella
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The bloke on the tandem isn't cool.
In Theberton I spotted the church tower, it was round. Unusual, so we decided to stop. Then we saw the roof! Oh my! Church geek heaven!
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A thatched church. That's got to be the all time best!
Back through Leiston and on to Aldeburgh. Fish n chips on the wall. The chips were yuk!
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The old old car dudes were having fun in the sun by the Moot Hall.
Then we saw the shell thing, it's a tribute to Barry Manilow or something
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On our way to Thorpeness we did a bit of overtaking, we had 2 donkey power, he had 1 horse power
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Back to the car in Leiston. 30 miles done.
We were only away for one night but it feels like a long break.
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