The one downside to our lovely, teeny tiny flat (apart from the fact that it's teeny tiny), is that it doesn't come with any outdoor space. It's weird, but this is the first summer that I've really missed having a garden or even just a small, private space outside, to curl up with a book or enjoy a meal in the sunshine.
But what we do have, right on our doorstep, is the most beautiful of seafronts (ok, yes, I'm biased, but on a sunny evening, it's pretty hard to beat). This summer, Mr. O and I have decided to be brave and claim that seafront as our very own garden. Aside from our frequent walks, the last few weeks I've been reading out there, taking phone calls out there and, more recently, we've eaten out there. We've had a couple of strange looks, but I like to think that actually, it's just made other people smile to see the area being so thoroughly enjoyed!
The best bit about eating outside? Why, we're just that little bit closer to our local ice cream parlour! We still have to battle the infamous queues, but it's delightfully worth it. Even if it does mean that my ice cream machine is even less likely to make a repeat appearance any time soon!
And when you've got an ice cream sundae in your hand and your boy by your side, the only thing that could complete a perfect day, is strolling home with a view like this one...
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