I have written about my weekend away in Orford, Suffolk a few times this week so I apologise that this is yet another picture from this trip but it really was an amazing break with some lovely friends.
So I chose to use L as landlubber as we spent most of the weekend doing boaty things and I realised that I am a total landlubber! My friend has been involved in sailing most of her life and she made sure we were safe at all times but I was still glad of my life jacket as I was convinced I was going to fall in the water at some point.
The picture is the view from the little boat we used to head to a beach on the Spit just across from Orford Quay, and to get to another larger boat where we had a fabulous picnic.
I am very proud to report I actually didn't go overboard at any time (well, not in an actual physical sense. I tend to go a bit overboard generally in life). I even managed to stay dry when I had to transfer from the little rowing boat onto the bigger boat with sails.
I am not going to share the pictures of me in a lifejacket - I did consider L is for lifejacket but I am already quite chunky in the midriff area (midriff - that sounds like a sailing term - hoist the midriff!) and I was dismayed to realise the lifejacket did not help me look any more slender or elegant. And it was orange which is not a good colour for my skin tone.
Yep - like I said. L is for landlubber.
I am so with you on that one! Great post and lovely photo from one confirmed Landlubber to another. All the best, Bonny
ReplyDeleteGlad I'm not the only one! Thanks
DeleteLove those cotton wool clouds in your photo and a great word for your L :)
ReplyDeleteThe clouds are amazing aren't they? We were so lucky with the weather that weekend. Thanks for stopping by.
DeleteWhat a stunning capture and I have a thing about clouds, and the clouds on this shot are fabulous! x
ReplyDeleteThe odd thing is I didn't even particularly notice the clouds at the time but they are gorgeous aren't they!
Deletehaha you are funny! but I agree lifejackets are not the most flattering attire in any circumstance. Lovely photo and it's great to see the east coast looking so pretty :-) #AlphabetPhoto
ReplyDeleteTeam them with what I thought was a jaunty peaked cap but what I now realise was a fashion disaster and those pics are never going to see the light of day!
DeleteLifejackets. Never made it as a fashion accessory. Thank goodness!! Beautiful sky and clouds too. Sounds like a lovely break. #AlphabetPhoto
ReplyDeleteIt really was a wonderful weekend. Thanks for dropping by
DeleteRather you than me - I hate the water! I am with you on being a definite landlubber! Great choice :D
ReplyDeleteThanks - I'm not a great swimmer so was a bit nervous!
DeleteHaha! Love the photo, I'm a little awkward around boats too :)
ReplyDeleteI felt SO awkward. And my friend was so professional. Total landlubber here!
DeleteWhat a great post Afra, sounds like you had a wonderful time in Suffolk. I'm here now albeit in a different place, great part of the world. Thank you for sharing with #alphabetphoto
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