Penarth Seafront, South Wales

After the severe gales and storms of January 2014 we found a sunny day to visit Penarth seafront to survey the devastation.  This section of the coast seems to have got away reasonably lightly with very little visible storm damage.  Pebbles and seaweed had been washed up onto the pathways, and the odd sandbag was still visible, but otherwise it was its usual pleasant self.

Where is Forte's Cafe?

One important item which is currently missing is the Forte Cafe; always good for a warming cup of coffee or a cooling ice-cream.  The whole block of buildings is being renovated, so hopefully the cafe will return on completion.

Fishermen were taking the opportunity of a lull in the storms, but there was little evidence any of them had been successful.  I wouldn't be happy carrying all that gear from the car to the beach and back again just for the privilege of standing, looking at the sea!   I can do that just carrying my handbag!

Fun to find washed up on the beach, were stones showing signs of fossils, but my favourite were the stones worn to reflect the waves of the sea.  I'm surprised someone hasn't collected them up to make a fantastic patio. This isn't a suggestion, merely an observation.