Whitby Jetting

Took a day off and went to Whitby today. Whitby is a seaside town just north of Scarborough on the east cost of england. Famous for Whitby Jet (black stuff they make jewelry out of) and Dracula, who is supposed to be buried in the churchyard. Super little place, with a wonderful drive there over the hills to get there. Also has its own ISP. If you have never been I urge you to go. The seafood is super, the beach is a good one and you get a lovely seaside town atmosphere. Also, if you are lucky and you get the mist rolling in off the sea etc. the place becomes dead eerie in a supernatural kind of way. And you can really imagine that the count is out stalking the little winding streets with an urge for blood...

For some reason Whitby also has a whole heap of sweet shops selling all those things which you thought had gone away years ago, including gobstoppers and a wide range of tooth threatening materials. You can also get Uncle Joes Mint Balls, which number one son is addicted to. The tins are nice as well.