9th May 2007 at 5:52 pmDay one I was worried that I was behaving a bit like a Train Spotter – today, I found myself Bird Spotting.
Technorati Tags: Bempton Cliffs, Bridlington, Holiday, Yorkshire
The weather forecast indicated that this could be the last day of sun, and that the best of it was to be found south of where I was staying. I therefore headed for Bempton Cliffs – an RSPB nature reserve.
Despite the bird association – Bempton Cliffs are actually a very nice stretch of majestic coast that just happens to be the largest mainland gannetry in Britain. It’s a very pleasant walk, marred only by swarms of flies – not quite on the biblical proportions of day 3, but still very annoying.
Next, further south to Bridlington; much like Whitby and Scarborough – this is a traditional seaside town – but successfully avoiding the the tackiness of somewhere like Paignton or (I imagine), Blackpool. I took boat trip along the coast to Flamborough – it was a this point the sun decided to go into hiding, which resulted in a very cold voyage and bland views.
I did, finally manage to sample what must me a Yorkshire delicacy (as I keep seeing them), a hot roast pork sandwich (actually a bap) with stuffing and apple sauce – very tasty.
(Oh, and I don’t really think I’ve turned into a twitcher – I haven’t started wearing a silly hat, I haven’t grown a Bill Oddie beard and I haven’t started carrying a camera with lens that is bigger than a paparazzi’s.)