Not easy to find in Seaham?
You’d think that a bleak north eastern beach would be a good place to find a little Solitude, wouldn’t you? Strangely enough, that isn’t the case. This particular beach has become a mecca for sea glass hunters and gatherers. 
You could hide out in the caves with a fair chance of solitude, but they’re not very safe. Erosion has created some fascinating shapes, though.
So your best bet is to head as far down the beach as you can go, without getting your feet wet, that is. Even there, a far from home Devon artist was determinedly hunting through the pebbles, looking for sea glass.
This is the lure, at the end of the beach. A solitary and beautiful rock, leaning out to sea. Seeking its own solitude.
There’s always a way to find solitude, if you crave it. For me, it’s an essential part of life. A bit like the Weekly Photo Challenge.
I hope this weekend brings you whatever you require. Cate usually requires six words on a Saturday, but often she gets more.
restlessjo 
Solitude in nature is especially nice. Beautiful photos. I wish we had blue skies. It’s been all clouds and rain this past week.
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I know how depressing that can be. We have a hard frost here this morning so I think it’ll be bright again. 🙂 Thanks, Nicki!
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Good to make the most of days like that Jo … although a crick in the neck is a distinct possibilty after hunting for treasures head and eyes down !
Lovely it’s so close and a regular haunt for you 🙂 Gorgeous !
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We make a good twosome, Poppy. Mick has his eyes on the sea glass and I just follow my camera. When he finds a deserving artist he just hands his loot over. 🙂 🙂 Good weekend?
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Aw sounds a perfect arrangement 🙂
All good Jo thanks , and noooo no further with pictures … yes .. I’m hopeless 😀
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What a wonderful place to go rambling. 🙂
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It’s one of my local favourites, Ad 🙂
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Beautiful photos, Jo. I saw several pebbles that I would like to take home with me… 😉
Have a wonderful day. (You must be living at the most wonderful place on earth!)
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It does sometimes seem that way, Helen, though less so on a grey day. 🙂 Just come back from a lovely walk on our local beach. Life’s hard, but someone’s gotta do it! Thanks, darlin!
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Such peace and solitude in these photo, Jo – alas, not in real life! Glad you found a spot for quiet reflection in the end. As for the sea glass, I have to ask, why is it so popular? What is it exactly? The glass washed up on shore or something else? Is it used for art work?
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Hi Annika 🙂 We started to collect it for a stained glass project at Lumiere in Durham in 2015. You might remember it- a glittering wave? Before that I wasn’t really aware of it myself, but it has become very popular with jewellers and people who make souvenirs and arty things. It is basically very old glass bottles (from clifftop glass factories that no longer exist) that have been churned in the sea for many years. I love the drama of that beach but it’s amazing how many people were walking along with their heads down. 🙂
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Some cracking photos there Jo. We saw the sun yesterday, but it’s always good to have a nice day at the beach. I remember ages and ages ago, you commented on one of my cornwall posts to say something like “nice beach, but not as nice as ours in Northumberland”. I thought you were crazy, but now I understand what you meant!
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And this isn’t even a good one, Richard, but I love the drama of it. 🙂 🙂 Thanks a lot! How are the team doing- or shouldn’t I ask?
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We didn’t have time to see Druridge Bay, but I hear that’s a bit of a stunner.
I gave up on them a long time ago!
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Yes, that’s a good one 🙂
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Detecting a real thing with solitude and beaches this week. Looks like a lovely corner of the world to chill out in. Thanks for sharing.
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I know! I hate to be predictable but it just so happened we were on that beach on Friday and I couldn’t wait to share the photos 🙂 🙂 Thanks for your company!y
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Stunning! I loved to camp there!
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The cliffs and the rock formations always fascinate me. 🙂
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Spectacular location!
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It is pretty dramatic! How’s things? 🙂
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Things are good! I’m heading to Lorne today for a conference for a few days. Lorne is the beach and has some rock formations like these, am hoping I can get to those!
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Hope the weather stays good for you 🙂
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Thanks me too!
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love all the shapes of rocks created by the sea!
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They’re wonderful, aren’t they? 🙂
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When you have pictures like these you don’t need one single word …
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Thank you very much 🙂
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I don’t think you EVER stick to 6 words Jo 😉
Lovely beach photos, even the north sea looks good with a blue sky, though that beach does look a little tricky with all the rocks and pebbles. One to watch where you tread I suspect. Still a bit too wet and windy for any beach walking this weekend, but I am getting excited about a snowdrop walk soon…
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Mick found our first shy snowdrop this morning! I haven’t gone beyond the hellebores yet 🙂 Six words? Who’s counting? 🙂 🙂
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Don’t think I have any snowdrops in my garden, some little daffs in bud though.
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Where is the snowdrop walk? I don’t have one planned this year so I’ll appreciate you sharing 🙂
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On the 12 and 19 Feb in a garden near here. I hope to make it to one of the days.
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I shall eagerly await 🙂
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Solitude is my friend lately, though I wish it was less so.
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Oh, darlin- I’m sorry! We all should be careful what we wish for. No improvement for you?
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No improvement lately.
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No different drugs they can try? Sending positive thoughts your way, Mlissabeth. And gentle hugs 🙂
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They are trying different drugs right now which are failing. Maybe on IV chemo soon.
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Sounds hard! May God give you strength, hon.
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Fantastic pictures, Jo! 🙂 You make me want to ge there.
Have a great weekend,
Pit
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Thank you, Pit 🙂 It was a lovely day on the beach yesterday. Are you home this weekend?
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Yes, I am at home. The weather is cool and overcast, so not too favourable for an outing, plus there’s the Superbowl tomorrow.
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Ah yes! Enjoy 🙂
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Beautiful images and words, Jo. And blue skies. 🙂 Solitude is precious, but hard to find in some of our crowded countries. And in our tumultuous minds. 🙂
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I’ve spent a solitary afternoon with the ironing and watching Rick Stein in Bologna. 🙂 Could do worse, Liesbet, but it’s been another lovely day.
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There is indeed always a way to find solitude. Such magnanimous and beautiful pictures 🙂 I love how they bring forth the beauty and enormity of it all 🙂 best wishes.
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Thank you so much 🙂 I’m really glad you enjoyed them.
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Dear Jo, you know how to tease me, this place where I’d like to go right now…
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It’s still lovely today so you’d enjoy it, Ann. A little ‘fresh’ still, but you wouldn’t mind that. 🙂
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For sure!
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Love winter strolls on the beach (when the wind is not up). With containers being made out of plastic these days, I’ve taken the production of future sea-glass from empty wine bottles. https://hermitsdoor.wordpress.com/2014/03/09/poem-sea-glass/ — Oscar
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We all have to do our bit with wine bottles 🙂 🙂 Thanks for your company!
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Guess you’ll have to go somewhere else for solitude!
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I manage 🙂 🙂
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