In October, in total contrast to our safari, we also spent a family week in a static caravan at Allhallows, on the south side of the River Thames estuary.
This would not win any awards for being picturesque, but the industrial and muddy views proved photogenic.
The holiday was for family to walk the dogs, and relax and play board games together, and this venue fitted the bill nicely, even if we had to shower the dogs several times from the Thames mud.
We saw many sea birds including white herons, and managed to capture a sky lark in flight after listening to its beautiful song from up high.
One of our walks took us along the Medway estuary, with views of the oil refinery beyond. I love the contrast of nature with industry.
Of course, the 3 dogs enjoyed the walks – standing guard maybe?
And it got a bit windy – here is Reggie styling a side parting.
Much of the landscape here was created as part of the Thames flood management program, but from the state of the memorial raised to celebrate that, I’m not sure how much I trust them to work, as it is now at a jaunty angle.
We also came across some old concrete bunkers from the wars, that once served to keep the Thames safe from invasion.
Ian didn’t help me in getting some moody shots of the angular structure, but I won eventually.
I realised after that I could have had more fun with next these shots, but this was the best I managed.
One benefit of being next to the Thames was that the long but narrow pebbly beach was littered with sea glass, so I just had to employ the family to assist in the collection.
We didn’t make much use of the facilities of the camp site, and no-one would join Rita for a funny family photo
While in Kent. we also visited Upton Castle and Canterbury, so keep watching
Shardlows Highs 