Southend-on-Sea

Annie drove me to Southend which is rather far away. She wanted me to see the sea of England..

Southend-on-Sea is a unitary authority area, town and seaside resort in Essex. The district comprises of a few towns including Thorpe bay. It is situated within the Thames Gateway. It is also home to the longest pier in the world, The Southend Pier.

Lovely view of the sea..
Love the cool breezy air..

The beach huts on the right.

Sea life adventure..
Didn't get in to see what it's all about..

Thorpe bay..
The beach doesn't have fine sand..

I bought two boxes of fudge meant for my two blogger friends. 
I just bought the single rum and raising fudge for myself.

Adventure island..
Just took a picture of it..

Bought an England cap for my boss.
Glad he likes it.


It's a short trip as we had to go back to get ready for my trip to the airport. So we actually just had a stroll along the beach and experienced the cool air there.


Comments

  1. [SK]October 6, 2012 at 2:58 AM

    nice seafront and a beautiful sea view to refresh yourself before leaving UK huh?? :)

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  2. [SK]October 6, 2012 at 2:59 AM

    oh, the longest pier in the world?? i didn't know that.. so how long is the pier actually??

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  3. [SK]October 6, 2012 at 2:59 AM

    wooo, i recognise that fudge!! thanks for that wenn.. it's very yummy and i like it.. :)

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    1. wennOctober 6, 2012 at 10:48 PM

      I like it too but it's too sweet..

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    2. Small KucingOctober 8, 2012 at 9:31 AM

      Me too. Thank you wenn. Yet to open to eat

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    3. wennOctober 8, 2012 at 10:15 AM

      you are welcome..they are nice but sweet..

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  4. [SK]October 6, 2012 at 3:01 AM

    too bad you didn't have enough time to explore the place more, and not to mention to get into the amusement park..

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    1. wennOctober 6, 2012 at 10:52 PM

      I would love to do that but time didn't permit that..

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  5. [SK]October 6, 2012 at 3:02 AM

    again, i have to say.. Annie is such a nice friend!! :)

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    1. wennOctober 6, 2012 at 10:53 PM

      she is indeed a great friend..

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    2. Small KucingOctober 8, 2012 at 9:33 AM

      I think Annie ould have wanted you to stay longer. Maybe when your daughter convo you can go and stay longer

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    3. wennOctober 8, 2012 at 10:16 AM

      I hope so..maybe I won't be going for the convo..give my hubby the chance

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  6. yvonneOctober 6, 2012 at 11:10 AM

    Oh, your friend drove you there to enjoy the scenery and breeze? How sweet~~

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    1. yvonneOctober 6, 2012 at 11:12 AM

      But you didn't try out the sealife adventure and theme park? What a waste~~ :)

      Should go in and experience the fun, not missing any piece of memory!

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    2. yvonneOctober 6, 2012 at 11:14 AM

      Em, you are more focused on the foodie, heheh~ fudge and fudge are what captivated you there :p

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    3. wennOctober 6, 2012 at 10:53 PM

      yes, my friend said fudge is nice over there..

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  7. rainfield61October 6, 2012 at 8:39 PM

    Does the sea water taste more salty than that in Malaysia?

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    1. wennOctober 6, 2012 at 10:54 PM

      oh, I didn't thought of that..should have tried to taste the water..

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  8. ReanaclaireOctober 6, 2012 at 11:53 PM

    Though the trip is short, at least you have friends to take you around...

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    1. wennOctober 7, 2012 at 12:38 AM

      yes, I'm thankful that I have nice friends over there..

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  9. Agnes CF LeeOctober 7, 2012 at 1:48 AM

    That's the difference between our beaches and theirs, they do not have sandy beach like ours.

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    1. Agnes CF LeeOctober 7, 2012 at 1:52 AM

      The UK is a very nice country, my wish to be back there again.

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    2. wennOctober 7, 2012 at 9:24 AM

      if only their beach is sandy..I would love to play the sand..

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  10. Small KucingOctober 8, 2012 at 9:34 AM

    would have love to have a walk in the amusement park

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    1. wennOctober 8, 2012 at 10:16 AM

      I would love that too but time didn't permit that..

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  11. mNhLOctober 9, 2012 at 4:32 PM

    i love seaside too......love the waves, the breeze.....

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