2.1.23: BEACH MOTELL

Location: A disused hotel/restaurant at Borrby Strandbad.

Location Visit: 21.06.2012

Location Visit: 29.06.2015

Notes: During my 2012 visit the owner said that he had applied for planning permission to build 5 houses on the site of the restaurant and its grounds.

Notes: The buildings and ground were still intact during my 2015 visit.

 

Scene 40

1. Kurt has followed the taxi here.

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1a. Guide-ropes mark the roadway.

2. Kurt turns into a car park.

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2a. With adjacent buildings (the owner's house and business).

3. Kurt arrives at the former Khyls restaurant. Beyond it is Borrby beach and the sea.

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3a. Cars are still parked here, but there are no more guests.

4. Bergman lights a cigarette before continuing.

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4a. It might be dangerous to light up here.

5. Bergman approaches the motell lobby.

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5a. Because of the huge pile of tyres I could not match the exact shot. All the matching points are here - wooden post, brown pot, brick-effect wall, dangling electrical plug, thatched underside of canopy - they are just not necessarily in the right order.

6. Bergman enters the motell lobby.

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6a. Nothing has changed here other than lack of use and a lot of tyres (I am standing in front of them in the reflection).

7. Kurt climbs up to get a better look.

8. And takes a swift tumble on the uneven surface.

9. Strom has heard the noise and steps outside to investigate.

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9a. The old Kyhl restaurant sign.

10. He takes his time checking. Kurt is hidden beneath his feet!

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10a. No Strom or Kurt today. No anyone at all.

11. Kurt remains hidden as Strom returns inside.

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11a. No hiders or seekers.

12. Kurt resumes his surveillance.

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12a. No-one to surveil today.

13. Kurt observes Bergman and Strom from the fire escape.

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13a. No observers today.

14. Strom heads towards his vehicle as Kurt climbs down to stop him.

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14a. The area is becoming overgrown with lack of use.

15. Kurt shouts a warning for Strom to stop.

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15a. Can't shout for tyres today!

16. Strom ignores Kurt and carries on.

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16a. It's been some time since cars were parked here.

17. Kurt bars his way but Strom drives on.

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17a. Just trees, the breeze and seas.

18. Kurt has had to shoot to stop Strom from killing him.

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18a. Kurt and Strom are long gone.

19. Strom is dead, and Kurt is in shock.

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19a. No death or shock here. All is serene.

20. Kurt has had enough and just walks away.

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20a. And it is time for me to do the same...

IMAGE SOURCE: BBC DVD; Ian S. Bolton