Sunday 29th October 2023

With yet more wet and windy weather inbound later in the day, we made use of the extra hour of morning by going down to Dover Harbour for a walk and some general snapping before the rain came.

Very few people out, just the odd dogwalker or two, and a jogger. All said "good morning".

We walked to the end of the new pier, took some shots, sat down, then agreed we should find somewhere for breakfast.

We checked out the two places on Townwall Street, but found them both closed, before realising that with the clocks going back it wasn't quite eight yet.

By the time we could get to Walmer, maybe the Corner Café would be open?

Worth checking out, we thought.

So, back to the car and up Jubilee Way and along the Deal Road, and just before the old Marine Barracks, there was the café, and its warm lights beckoned us in.

I found a place to park, then we walked to the entrance, took a seat in the corner and ordered the big breakfast Oddly, I was hungry after all that sea air.

And when it came, was magnificent and hit the spot. As did the two mugs of builder's tea.

Back home, through the roadworks and to St Maggies, where the morning sun gave way to clouds and heavy and frequent rain showers.

Just as well there was football to watch, though the West Ham v Everton game was poor fayre, but that was followed by the Manc Derby, which City won without getting out of second gear.

Oh how we laughed.

The sun set at half four, so it was dark by five. It is now winter, the end of March feels like a very, very long time away.