Sunny Sufflolk

Leiston Chapel ... that was!

 We headed back to Suffolk by way of a couple of nights at the farm in Cumbria

Sitting down at the beck with Poppy

And a spot of lunch with some lovely people we sat for last time we were here in Lower Dunsforth.  It was great to catch up and compare notes about how life has changed post Covid.

Next we were expected at a sit in Melton, near Aldeburgh.  We would be hanging out with a gem of a 6mth old lurcher pup, one of our favourite breeds!

Butter wouldn't melt! Ha!

Tess is a first dog for this family of three young boys and their parents.  She was such a delightful wee character and we quickly bonded with her.

There was still something of a heat wave going on in this part of the country so we walked her early in the mornings and later in the evenings.  

In between times we just hung out enjoying each others company.

This was a large one acre property which gave plenty of space for either chasing balls or posing for photos.

Waiting for breakfast

Best friends forever

We had family come for lunch and friends call in for a cuppa.  A few workmen called in for some pre-arranged odd jobs and James managed a spot of fishing in the river.  There were always plenty of people and other dogs on the riverbank to keep our pup totally enthralled.  She is a very sociable young lady.

Next we moved about 20mins up the road to a regular sit of ours in Leiston.  Here, we were to hang out with Gail and her chicken friends.

Leona hatching an escape plan!

Gail saying it's time for a walk

Gail loves her walks, whether at the beach or through the fields and we were more than happy to oblige twice a day.

Leiston Chapel, on the way to Minsmere

Looking for seagulls to chase

A happy girl!

We always enjoy fishing around here and this time was no exception.  

Thorpness

Sea bass and Dover sole

Nothing quite like fresh fish for dinner!!!

We also picked some early blackberries from the hedgerows and made yummy banana and blackberry loaf and blackberry crumble.

Back to James' parents in Bury St Edmunds to prepare for our flights to New Zealand.  It has been a whirlwind visit with a few lovely sits sprinkled in, friends and family to catch up with and were off again .......