Fooling around at the beach in Camber Sands

Camber Sands is another stretch of beach next to Rye Harbour. There are commercial shops behind the beach and it is not as natural as Rye Harbour but the beach itself is less muddy and you can take lovely strolls especially at sunset. We only got to go there once because Rye Harbour and Camber Sands are seperated by a small delta. We had to wait for Ana to wake up from her nap and then went there in the late afternoon. It was really beautiful and never crowded.




Ana just loved the rental helmet....can you tell why???? PINK! PINK! PINK! and more PINK Flowers!



Making muddy feet together....


Ana loved collecting seashells during our holiday. She found a small bowelful of her favorite shells to take home.

Driving in the Garden in Girton

Can you believe that the car that Ana is riding in is over 16yrs old?!? This was the beloved car of Sarah Hickling the 4th oldest Hickling grandchild of Andrew's family. Well, Ana just fell in love with is car when she first saw it over 1 year ago. We went over to Chris thatched house in Girton on Sunday after coming back from Rye to have a Sunday dinner for Granny's birthday. Ana took her bicycle but then immediately forgot it once she saw the car in the garden. We all agree that Chris' garden is spectacular but it's all due to Aileen's vision and Chris' elbow grease. Luckily we get invited over so we can enjoy the fruits of their labour.

Rye Harbour - Dancing on the Beach Video

Just a short clip for the family to see Ana's performance. It lasted a good 15 minutes...both Andrew and I enjoyed it. (Sorry computer would not allow me to rotate it so that everyone could see it upright.)

Port Lympne Wild Animal Park

On Friday, we took Ana to Port Lympne. It is very different from conventional zoos. The animals are able to live and breed in conditions as close to their natural habitat as possible. It is a park that allows the animals to be in a more natural environment within 600 acres, roaming free as well as in natural enclosures. Within the park you can go on a safari so Ana got to ride on a massive converted army lorry and for 90 minutes they drove you around and gave you a tour of the areas of the park where animals were allowed to have freer movement.


Ana is having a quick snack before the lorry takes off for the safari.


Ana posing for the 'Say Cheese' for the camera...not the most attractive of poses she has developed for the camera.


Andrew had command of the camera as I was sitting with Ana therefore the rhino was the only good photo and a fuzzy gorilla from the whole 90 minute safari ride.


The lorry we rode in was much bigger than the photo above but this is to give you an idea that the safari was in an open vehicle.


Ana posing with the big army lorry that we rode in for the safari.


Ana was completely exhausted at the end. This is the last hour out of the 5 hours we spent at Port Lympne. She was so tired that by 3pm she fell asleep in Andrew's arms and he had to carry her back from the elephants to the car. Big workout since it was 25 minutes walk to the parking lot and Ana weighs A LOT more (14 kg).

Rye Harbour Weekend

Andrew had a company meeting in Rye and we spent a long weekend next to the beach. It was fantastic! Great weather, fresh seafood and smooth beaches for the kids to play and paddle around. Plus there was a nature reserve just at the doorstep of the lovely property we stayed at, The Officers House (http://www.onelifeescapes.co.uk/ourcottages.php). Perfect!

Sunset at Winchelsea...just a few miles away from Rye Harbour


Ana with Hannah Golliker on beach in Rye Harbour Nature Reserve


After collecting shells, Ana decided to break out in song and dance...who can blame her?!? It was a beautiful day and the beach was lovely.

Hairdresser Ba-ba

These pictures evolved through a series of steps....
First Ana decided she wanted to put on the pink dress.
Then she went in search for the shoes.
Lastly, she wanted her hair done.
And Andrew had his first attempt at creating 'hairstyle'.

Sunday Jazz

On Sunday went to Jesus Green and listened to Jazz Ambiance play in the park. Talitha is Ana's cousin and she came up from London to spend the afternoon with Ana.