Seal watching and a great curry
This summer has been incredible, sun shining days on end and it has been unusually hot even in the evenings. We have made the most of the weather and basically lived in the garden. Some days were so hot we have been looking at what we can do to cool down. One day we went to the quaint town of Sandwich, it is a town steeped in history and it is absolutely worth a visit.
This is a typical house and just walking around makes you feel a part of history.
Sandwich used to be a sea port but the sea moved and now the river Stour leads to the sea. As we walked along the river we saw a sign for seal watching trips and we thought it would be a great way to spend a cool evening. A friend came with us and I can’t actually remember when I was last on a boat.
It was a picture perfect evening, the water was so still it was like a mirror. A duck was enjoying the evening sun.
The nature along the river changed as we came closer to the sea. At first it was really lush and green.
An abandoned boat
The banks where the seals rested on were so close, it was amazing to see them so chilled out and there were so many of them. They looked relaxed but kept a close eye on us.
We came back around eight and I had the biggest craving for a Korma. There is a new Indian restaurant in Sandwich, Namaste and we decided to try it out. They have another restaurant that we have been to before and they do the best Indian food around.
The restaurant looks modern and it looks lovely. The staff is great and I could finally have my Korma. Usually I would go for a curry with more heat but I love the creaminess of a Korma.
We shared a few dishes, a Shahi Korma, Garlic and Chilli Naan, super fluffy Pilau rice, Chicken Karahi and Bombay Aloo.
It was the perfect way to end a lovely evening. The currys were just the perfect size, light but filling and absolutely delicious. The spices are so well balanced and ‘I have already booked a table to go back.
Thanks for the glimpse into your afternoon and evening. The curry sounds delicious. What a charming place close to home.
hi Liz
I am glad to be able to share the mini trip! The seals were very charming and the curry so good I went back again since I wrote the blog! Sandwich is a super uqaint and ancient town and not far away 🙂
How cool a town called sandwich! I’m drooling Petra at that yummy Indian food too 🤗
Lovely post
Beautiful photos and delicious food — terrific post, Petra. Hugs.
How wonderful! It looks gorgeous there xx
hi Elaine, it was so relaxing 🙂 xx