Day 15.182: Mud warning

Weston-super-Mare where we spent a few days with Exile #2's mum, is famous for its very low low-tides. The sea (really the tidal estuary called the Bristol Channel) goes out so far that the beach transitions to mud which extends almost as far as the eye can see.

This was the view from the end of the pier earlier in the day - already out beyond the sand of the beach:

It gives rise to some interesting signs like this one - seen during a post-dinner walk:

We particularly liked the depiction of this unfortunate fellow:

On this particular evening however, the tide was in and the pier was extending over water for once: