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I can't see the sea either. I tried very hard and craned my neck as far as it would reach but still no success. ;D
My main point is that you ensure you have quality family time outside of allotmenteering and dont let it become too much of a chore that you start to resent going to the plot at times.
Would a tape recorder playing crashing waves and seagull cries help? You won't have time to stand and stare.