Lunchtime visit for something to eat and a few pints. Friendly and efficient service, I noticed the vintage Cresset machine on the wall. These used to be a common sight in Kent pubs but are very rare now.

Went for a walk and popped in for a pint.

Summer here so we cycled over and walked to the beach. Came to the pub for refreshment.

Came for lunch and had skate.

Nice pub but it is a free house with sheps beer on. Must do a wittenden and move on.

Jane was up in the smoke so Isabel and I went to burn off some energy at Reculver. We stayed about 10 minutes before the bitter wind turned us around. Bitter? Yes please. The pub was busy. Blokes sitting about chatting, watching sports scores, drinking beer - just what a pub is all about. I went outside and sat in the garden and froze whilst Isabel did a 2 minute circuit of the play equipment.

Came out for a brief walk before the sun went down and my fingers froze off. Busy and friendly.

The plan had been to stop here for Sunday lunch, midway along a coastal walk. But at 12:30 there were no available tables and it was a bit too chilly to sit outside. So, a quick pint and onwards.

Gloriously hot day. After sitting on the beach for some time it was clearly time to re-hydrate.

Hot weather brought out the retired and those on holiday. I didn't fancy the beer selection having come from the Shipwrights so I stuck to the coke.