Christmas beside the Seaside

Today the family were in Scarborough for a Christmas celebration. The day could not have been better and displayed Scarborough at its very best. After an early frost the sun shone brightly and as long as you were well wrapped up the cold could be kept at bay. After the final presents were unwrapped with a lot of excitement for our two granddaughters we headed to South Bay.

Now many would suggest that winter in Scarborough can be hideous, but I would beg to differ. As you will see from the photographs it was glorious,

the light in particular being very good. The harbour looked a picture and was full of trawlers laid up for Christmas, as well as the usual yachts and of course the Coronia and Regal Lady. Our walk around the piers was enlivened by the raising of the lift bridge, much excitement for the five year old, and parallels drawn to Herbie the movie.

My son had a bright idea, probably fed up with the turkey leftovers, why not have some fish and chips he suggested. This was the most popular suggestion of the day, seized on by the girls, who did not just want fish and chips they needed them. Well we sat in the sun drenched upstairs window of the Golden Grid, and al devoured well-cooked and generous portions of the Scarborough delicacy.

The younger generation ran this off on the beach, but of course had to finish the day in the traditional way with a Harbour Bar ice cream.

All in all a perfect Scarborough winters day and great relaxation before a long drive tomorrow.