Tuesday, 14 August 2012

By The Seaside

Llandudno Alice in Wonderland Simon Hedger Queen of Hearts
Llandudno West Shore Beach Cafe
Llandudno buddleia
Llandudno Alice in Wonderland Simon Hedger wood carving
Llandudno Sunshine Cafe Haulfre Gardens
Llandudno pier arcade Hello Kitty grab machine
Llandudno pier shell shop shoes
Llandudno
Llandudno pier gift shop dream catcher white heart
Llandudno
Llandudno
Llandudno prom
My Little Pony G3 Pinkie Pie Diva Pose Glitter II
Llandudno tram station
A couple of weeks ago I headed to Llandudno in North Wales for a breezy day at the seaside with my parents. Its a location I've visited many times over my childhood so it holds a lot of nostalgia for me. We started the day on the sunny prom and I made a quick shopping spree before lunch on the West Shore, stocking up on tempting craft supplies and also finding an adorable My Little Pony I couldn't bare to leave in a charity shop- she's a generation three Pinkie Pie and I think rather cute.
Around town I spotted some intriguing Alice in Wonderland carvings by Simon Hedger, depicting the White Rabbit, the Queen of Hearts, the Mad Hatter and Alice herself, though she looks somewhat grumpy having drunk from a certain bottle labelled Drink Me. 
I was a little sad when the Invalid Walk towards Haulfre Gardens on the Great Orme defeated my ankles and knees which were suffering from a fibromyalgia flare up, but my dad drove me up to the cafe to indulge in an ice cream and then we headed to the pier, which is filled with treasures including a Hello Kitty car ride! Our day finished at the top of the Great Orme with a picnic and oh the sunshine was glorious! Llandudno's such a lovely town and I really enjoyed my day.

9 comments:

Perdita Tinsel said...

Fab photos! What are in the heels of those little displayed shoes- beads or little bubbegums? They look amazing!

Intrinsically Florrie said...

I'm not sure, but they looked so pretty I wish they had come adult size too! :) They're in a lovely shop on the pier which sells lots of shells.

Florrie x

Anonymous said...

Holiday shops are the best! I've had many a day out in Llandudno too, back in the day. Ruby is now hankering after a day trip having read your post earlier <3

char said...

I love Llandudno, we have spent the last few summers here having had a summer house nearby. I love to walk around the Great Orme with a picnic and stop halfway round :) x

daisychain said...

What a gorgeous set of photos x

Louise Mc said...

I've never been to Llandudno, although my Mum has and says it's lovely. I have to say, your photographs make it look divine, and well worth a visit.

Sarah // DOTTY said...

I love Llandudno, and I also have very happy childhood memories of the place. I've never seen the Alice sculptures though so I may take a trip soon!
X

J. said...

Looks like an adorable place indeed, loved the photos!

Style Eyes said...

Those carvings are amazing,I love your pretty seaside photos.

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