Staycation

Definition: a holiday spent in one's home country rather than abroad, or one spent at home and involving day trips to local attractions.
As we park at the local carpark we chance to see this wonderful expansive beach full of people taking a staycation. We are at Lligwy Beach here on the north coast of Anglesey, Wales. It’s been a while since we have seen beaches full like this. Anglesey is a popular place for families from Cheshire and Lancashire to visit.

Our walk continues far from the maddening crowd.

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Annalia S., Marco F. Delminho, Colin Ashcroft, Erhard Bernstein and 18 other people have particularly liked this photo

26 comments - The latest ones

Jaap van 't Veen ^club

Nice and colourful beach scene.

3 years ago.

David G Johnson ^club

Gotcha'.... Herb.. it is good to see the resorts back in full swing.. we too enjoyed Wales.. and by sheer good luck had brilliant sunshine for the most of the time..... // Keep well - and Cheers'...
from ....... > Dj.

3 years ago.

Herb Riddle ^club has replied to David G Johnson ^club

Yes, the local economy really needs this and families need a break before schools restart again. For many this would have been the first real holiday since the Pandemic started. A big caravan park was just up the road from here.

Keep safe. Herb

3 years ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club

Nice capture Herb good to see people spread out, I'm not a crowd person so I will also keep walking.

3 years ago.

Herb Riddle ^club has replied to Roger (Grisly) ^club

Thanks Roger. Hours later this beach was far bigger and so people far more spread out. We did keep walking after snapping this one, but to return later to retrieve our car, just close by here.

Keep safe. Herb

3 years ago.

J. Gafarot ^club

Joyful view of people outside .
It makes a difference.
Stay safe.

3 years ago.

Herb Riddle ^club has replied to J. Gafarot ^club

Jose, as I say to Roger and Lothar here, I prefer empty beaches to walk on and photograph but it did my heart good on this occasion to see this full beach.

Keep safe. Herbert

3 years ago.

Rosalyn Hilborne

Good to see people out and about again Herb, and you have captured a fine overview. All the coastal towns seem to be doing well this year. I'm off to Sidmouth for a day next week....have to go to the Donkey Sanctuary first of course ;-)
Sunday greetings, Rosa.

3 years ago.

Herb Riddle ^club has replied to Rosalyn Hilborne

Thanks Rosa. Yes, I have seen on TV just how crowded many of our beaches have been this warm Summer. We are in Cornwall (health permitting) in a few weeks time and hope it will have all quietened down by then. Sidmouth is a beautiful spot, enjoy that day and the Sanctuary.

Sunday Greetings to you too. Herb

3 years ago.

Rosalyn Hilborne has replied to Herb Riddle ^club

September often has better weather than August, which won't be difficult this year! We are going in October, but I will enjoy it whatever the weather :-))

Good evening,
Rosa.

3 years ago.

TOZ ^club

Hi Herb we walked from Moelfre to Lligwy Beach when I saw it from the cliff top we turned round and walked back not my kind of place too many people.
Best TOZ

3 years ago.

Herb Riddle ^club has replied to TOZ ^club

Hi Toz, yes I can quite understand your sentiment. Moelfre, where we were walking to, had much the same feelings for me. More from Anglesey in a few weeks time.

Keep safe. Herb

3 years ago.

LotharW ^club

Solche Strände sind schöner wenn sie nicht so bunt sind....

3 years ago.

Herb Riddle ^club has replied to LotharW ^club

Hallo Lothar. Ich kann sehr gut verstehen, warum du das sagst. Dann teilen wir die gleichen Gefühle.

Bleibt Gesund. Herbert

3 years ago.

neira-Dan ^club

une vue très colorée

3 years ago.

Herb Riddle ^club has replied to neira-Dan ^club

Such is Summer on the beach my friend.

Keep safe. Herb

3 years ago.

Daniela Brocca ^club

Is good that they could at last make a staycation, Herb:-) I remember a bit the movie from '67 wit Julie Christie.

3 years ago.

Herb Riddle ^club has replied to Daniela Brocca ^club

Ah that would be 'Far from the Madding Crowd' - I don't think I have seen it but know the expression well. Thanks for the call Daniela.

Keep safe. Herb

3 years ago.

Keith Burton ^club

A lovely image Herb................and it's good to see people out enjoying themselves and the local economy will definitely benefit............but not my cup of tea. Far to many people about..!! Even before the pandemic, I would avoid busy beaches!

I hope you enjoyed your walk and no doubt you'll be posting a pic or two soon. Take care!

3 years ago.

Herb Riddle ^club has replied to Keith Burton ^club

Glad you liked the image Keith. Not our cup-o-tea neither but something different to see nevertheless. Next from near here a little more tranquil, I think.

Take care too. Herb

3 years ago.

David Michael ^club

That is busy! Seeking tranquillity is the way to go!

3 years ago.

Leo W ^club

Es ist den Menschen gegönnt hier ein paar entspannte Stunden zu genießen. Ich liebe aber auch Orte, die einsamer sind.

3 years ago.

Peter Castell ^club

Not my idea of fun

3 years ago.

tiabunna ^club

That's certainly a popular beach, Herb. Best wishes for the coming week.

3 years ago.

HappySnapper

Good to see Herb, almost if Covid never happened or long forgotten.

3 years ago.

Annalia S. ^club

Beautifully colorful, Herb, and, ever a people watcher, I enjoyed studying the various groups of staycationers in your remarkably detailed shot. :)
It's also interesting to me that, while on our beaches color comes mostly from the beach umbrellas people tend to bring for protection against the glaring sun, here it comes from what I suppose are barriers against the wind.

3 years ago.

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