Castle Rising, Sandringham and the Beach

We headed up to Norfolk Saturday and had a fun filled day. It was mid 80s and a little warm but we've learned not to complain about it since those nice days happen so few here. The girls enjoyed seeing all we did...but I loved how at the end of the day....there was a big thank you for going to the beach! They LOVED it! While Dan and I were sitting on the blanket watching the girls play in the sand...we both thought how Jacksonville or San Diego would be pretty nice. We also decided we need to get a VW bus so we can take it to the beach....I was not too happy about all the sand in my car...yeah...that's going to take forever to get out. We will need a beach car and that is just the perfect beach car for us. And so my need for living by a warm beach (Whidbey Island doesn't count) and having my Old...but fully restored and pretty VW Convertible Bug and Dan having his VW Bus (the old rounded one...not the square one) has once again taken priority in the things we want after this adventure in England has come to an end. I always have to smile when I think of how much Dan loves VWs....I like to think I started that....I grew up with them...loved working on them with my Dad while in High School since I had 2...yes, this prissy girl did get greasy....times I will always remember with my dad. I hope some day my girls will have the opportunity to do that with Dan...it's good for us girls! And I have to mention what a great The Bellies is....we forget we have a baby...she's so easy going and makes traveling such a breeze. We also have decided we need to take the 1.25 hour drive up to Hunstanton more often...such a cute old Victorian beach town....Dan was just sad they didn't have a Starbucks!

Castle Rising...built in 1140 AD....and one of the most famous 12th century castles.

Sandringham Estate...the Norfolk retreat of the Queen.

North Beach.