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Eastbourne By Bike

Trad: 6 Multi: 6 Puzzle: 4
Walked: 7.2 miles

Local caching buddy Kitty!! has family down in Eastbourne. She hates the drive there and back when it has to be done in a day, and was glad of some company. So I was able to hitch a ride, go and play on the seafront on my geo-bike while she went to do the family business.

I found plenty of caches along the way, including SideTracked, Church Micros and some solved puzzles which I had prepared for the trip.

SideTracked Eastbourne
SideTracked Eastbourne

Moving inland from the seafront to find some CMs…

CM8354
CM8354

The bike made life a lot easier and I was able to cover much more ground than if I had just been on foot.

CM4435
CM4435

We wrapped up with a quick find on the Downs under a great sunset, before heading back to Essex in Kitty’s car.

Last Light On The Downs
Last Light On The Downs

Eastbourne Escapade

Trad: 14 Multi: 5 Puzzle: 3 Challenge: 1
Walked: 6 miles

Caching friend Kitty!! needed to visit her mum in Eastbourne today, and the journey can be a bit of a drag on your own. So she asked if I wanted a lift so I could find a few caches while she dealt with family business. I jumped at the chance.

Colourful Beach Huts
Colourful Beach Huts

I decided the way to travel would be by geobike – thankfully it folds up small and fitted in Kitty’s car perfectly. It was quite hard work pedalling along the prom – the wind was ferocious! But I managed to find plenty of caches along the way.

Geobike Near The Pier
Geobike Near The Pier

The pier is a little more sad than when I last saw it – a couple of weeks before the fire destroyed half of it. At least they are beginning to sort it out again now.

Walking On The Prom
Walking On The Prom

It was a nice day out and enjoyable to keep Kitty company for the journey there and back. I hope we can do it again soon.