To Burnham on Sea for a cup of tea 26

After yesterday's storm force wind and rain, Mother Nature seems to have calmed down a bit and a reasonable day is promised.  Off down to Burnham on Sea using my favourite route.

Little Egret

Not much of a technical shot but be assured that the white blob in the field is not a snowman still melting from last winter but a little egret.  This one is on the western outskirts of Bleadon.  David Attenborough head on. A member of the heron family, it first came to Britain in significant numbers in 1989 and is now at home on numerous south coast sites both as a breeding species,, and a winter visitor.  The colonisation followed naturally from a range expansion from northern and western France. Head off again.

Bay View Cafe

Arrived at destination, the sea front cafe in Burnham on Sea.  Not so busy in there now the main season is over. Still ticking over nicely though.  Just happened to arrive at lunch time so it had to be cheese on toast with a mug of tea.  Getting into Burnham was not too easy as there was an 18mph headwind, but going back to Weston wasn't too bad as the westerly wind was coming from the side.  Used the new cycle track from Brean which was deserted.  Encountered a few 'localised' showers on the way.  Took shelter to find the road 50 yards further on was dry!

26 miles on the clock, no problem.  It was tempting to go for 30+ but discretion was the better part of valour today.