Parts of England and Wales experienced their hottest day of the year so far on Wednesday.
But as temperatures soared above 20C on each side of the border there was a stark difference between how people reacted.
Readings above 28C in parts of southeastern England sent hordes of sun worshippers flocking to beauty spots and beaches.
Scores of people were photographed gathering on the Weston-super-Mare seafront in England – just 12 miles as the crow flies from Barry Island.
Similar scenes could also be found in Cornwall and Southend in Essex.
It comes as the UK Government announced an easing of lockdown restrictions in England on May 10.
Boris Johnson gave the all-clear for people living in England to begin driving to other destinations for exercise, spending time outdoors with people not part of their household, and even sunbathing in public spaces.
Meanwhile Wales' First Minister Mark Drakeford, who routinely said he'd prefer a four-nations approach to easing restrictions, confirmed the same rules would not apply west of the English border.
In Wales unlimited daily exercise is now permitted but it must be solo or alongside members of your own household.
Gatherings with those from other households are not permitted and nor is unnecessary travel.
The restrictions quash potential beach trips in Wales, unless local and used for exercise, and sunbathing remains prohibited in public.
In south Wales on Wednesday afternoon, where temperatures peaked at around 24C, few people ventured out to the beach at Barry Island.
There were no signs of sunbathers or swimmers and the area's ice cream shops and chippies remained shut.
The divergent thinking between the governments of England and Wales has led to frustration for many.
While some in England are embracing a renewed sense of freedom others are concerned for the potential implications of a quick return to normality.
Harriet Williams, 25, of Weston-super-Mare, told WalesOnline the seafront today looked like "a summer's day pre-Covid-19."
She said visitors had come in their swimsuits with tents and umbrellas in tow. People could be seen sunbathing and kids were running around playing.
"They’re all buying food in the beach shops without standing in a line or at a two-metre distance," she said.
"Two weeks ago the beaches were empty, just a couple dog walkers."
In Wales, where community transmission of the virus remains higher, many have welcomed the tighter restrictions.
Tracey Adams, of Barry, said: "I know Wales is over the peak now just like the rest of the UK but I think we still have to remain cautious.
"I'd love to go over Barry Island on a day like today but if the beach is busy social distancing could be difficult. I feel anxious enough going out food shopping once a week."
For 70-year-old Marlene Lodge, it's a relief the majority of people appear to be following the rules. "As I am over 70 years of age I am glad of the measures as I feel safer when out shopping," she said.
But she said what's happening in England is more concerning. "We will soon see the consequences in 10 days' time."
The next review of lockdown measures in both Wales and England is set to take place on May 28.
