There's something about a weekend out of the city, and especially those that I spend in Suffolk with Steve n Ei. Just a lazy weekend away that kicked off in its usual fashion in the nearby village of Eyke in their pub. I may have mentioned this several hundred year old pub before. A nice little spot with a small band of funny old locals. 
A great way to wind down after a hectic/mad working week.
Saturday began with a rare lie-in and a cooked breakfast down the boatyard. A pleasant and sunny walk along the river to Woodbridge itself before just poking about the main street for a bit. A relaxed afternoon then saw us spend the balmy evening at the Fox Inn - yet another pub/tavern that's several hundred years old. A great spot. I could easily just while away many afternoons and evenings there.
After I went for a morning ride, Sunday saw us down at Bawdsey (see top photo). I love riding the lanes and quiet roads around Suffolk. Peaceful, great country scenery and just all-round some great spots to ride through. Interesting "wildlife" too as I nearly got bowled over by a pheasant that I startled as I rode past it.
But back to Ba
wdsey, where we took the "ferry" across the river to the Felixstowe seawall. We strolled along the sea wall past sailing clubs, the golf course and some Napoleonic defences before we came across the "beach". A warm sunny day had many of the rows of small beach huts open and in use. After lunching at one of the beachside cafés we did the walk and ferry crossing in reverse, getting back just before the sea mist came in. A leisurely drive home with a few "jars" along the way was just the ticket for the afternoon.
I'm going to miss Suffolk a great deal.
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