Jim's Loire

Concentrating mainly but not exclusively on the Loire's vineyards, its vignerons and their wines along with places to eat and stay. Also covers some recently published wine books – not just from Loire. Regional Chair for Loire @Decanter's World Wine Awards since its inception. Winner of the 2009 Wine Blog Trophy (journalist category) Salon des Vins de Loire. I have a large and expanding library of photos, particularly from the Loire – places, producers, vineyards etc. European.

Tuesday 1 May 2012

No big Deal

The Kings Head with rooms

Spending a couple of nights at Deal – yes it is that time of year again: the annual get-together of friends who met in the 60s at Manchester University. Every year for the last 22 we have met up at a seaside resort in England or Wales. There is one crucial criterion – the resort has to have a pier. Our party of 11 is split between The Kings Head and the Channel View Guest House. Both are owned by the same proprietors who are very friendly and welcoming.

The Kings Head sign

The Kings Head detail

View from the room

Post on a previous seaside visit – Cromer and Lowestoft.

2 comments:

Frank1 May 2012 at 16:03
Why the pier?
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Jim's Loire1 May 2012 at 18:29
Because we feel that a pier is an essential part of a seaside resort.
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