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Cruising to Southend

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Marshes at Leigh-on-sea

Marshes at Leigh-on-sea

Why Southend you may ask? Well, it’s the nearest place I could think of along the coast that I hadn’t been to and seemed like an easy place to cruise to in the Audi. Fair game then…

I had also wanted to check out Essex Mustang Centre (which I soon found was shut on a Sunday).

So the Audi drove down nice and smooth, a very comfy drive taking around an hour and a half. This, compared to three to Norfolk, makes this a do-able alternative.

I had some fun mucking around with a Corsa B slammed to the ground and kickdown (obviously the Corsa had no chance unless it was a redtop, unlikely).

Chevy Nova

Nice Chevy Nova spotted

I spent the day walking – probably did around 5 or 6 miles – and finished off with cod and chips and completing my Eric Clapton autobiography. A Bank Holiday weekend put to good use!

 

Being an auto the drive back was effortless and could be enjoyed even with a fair amount of heavy traffic 🙂

England: An ideal Holiday Destination

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This year, why not make more of England?

That’s a good question, and I’m quoting The Guardian here, where I first saw this. I’m a fan of supporting local business; it makes sense after all. Money spent in this country goes back into the country and that feels ‘right’ to me!

I guess I missed out on the Ibiza craze? I’m now 23 and working, and I was working when  I was 18. I did an Apprenticeship and went straight into work so this may be a reason why I’m inclined to write such a post…

I’ve been abroad a fair few times with parents or school but recently I’ve enjoyed camping in the New Forest, and Norfolk, and have enjoyed some time in the Peak District too and would like to go back there for certain.

I’ve enjoyed staying in Old English Inns (now owned by Greene King) and as they have a range of locations across the countries may well look at making those a base!

As I rather enjoy driving, I look forward to exploring this country as much as possible to begin with. Yes the weather is always a problem, but then I will probably look to check out Lanzerote or similar in Winter!