Cromer

We hadn't seen the sea this summer. On the last day of the3 day-holiday, we got on a train and went to Cromer in north Norfolk, England. The town is located in the north of the county town Norwich. Cromer means "Crows" mere or lake. According to Wikipedia, Cromer became a resort in the early 19th century, with some of the rich Norwich banking families making it their summer home.

We've visited some piers, but the Cromer Pier is not so long. I saw many people looked down from the edge of pier with holding rope. What were they doing? They enjoyed crabbing. In their bucket, I could see some crabs! Seemed like the town is famous for crabs. Crabs and lobsters are also the major source of income for the local fishermen. The local cafe in the town we popped in for a lunch was also decorated with fishing equipment and pictures of ship. It was a small cafe but crowded with people.

And also there is a lifeboat station and museum in Cromer. The most famous of the lifeboatmen was Henry Blogg. You can see his bust near the beach, and also a memorial plate which shows how many people were saved.

We climbed up a hill to see the Cromer lighthouse. It was a good for walking. The lighthouse is small, but has an important role around this area. From the top of the hill, the view of the sea was beautiful. There is no country nor island beyond the horizon until the north pole.