Wednesday 3rd July A later start to go for a boat trip along the river Dart, from Dartmouth to Totnes and back. First a plaque to commentate the sailing of the Mayflower and Speedwell on their journey to America. The Speedwell only managed as far as Plymouth.
Saturday 30th June The first stop on our next trip is the Old Inn, Kilmington, near Axminster. On the main road so a bit of traffic noise, but I'm sure that won't stop us sleeping! After watching the Kubb championships at Hursley we had a pleasant journey
Monday 22nd April 2019 Pendeen, a campsite behind a pub next to Geever Mine. Took a walk to Pendeen lighthouse then along the South Coast Path to Geever Mine. This holiday I have come across some wildflowers for the first time. Today we saw lots of Spring Squill
Thursday 18th April 2019 Falmouth, boats, hills, castle. Decided on Pendennis Castle rather than maritime museum
Friday 19th April 2019 Good Friday Walk to nature reserve, closed for tree work! But beautiful bluebells and hedgerow flowers, plus a long distance view of a tumulli
Sunday 21st April Easter Sunday a lovely sunny day and a walk to Kennall vale nature reserve. This was once a dynamite works but not used since 1910 so nature has taken over.
Saltram Just thought we'd pop into this National Trust property as it is fairly close to the campsite and on the way to town. The house guides were so helpful and
Train to Totnes A greyer colder day so we take the train to Totnes. A nice town, narrow steep streets like a larger Glastonbury. And of course a couple of breweries.
Plymouth history After a walk to the local Sainsbury's to stock upon necessities and niceities we took the bus into the city. Had a walk round some shops and then to the
Plymouth We have a campsite on the outskirts of Plymouth with a regular bus into town so we'll stay for a week. Also train fares are so cheap we can have
Sunshine on the Moor A welcome day off sunshine and we can book into Plymouth, so we'll stay for a bit longer. First to Drewsteignton to vist another heritage pub, and for bear to
A wet day on the train The landlord of the Portsmouth Arms gave us a lift to the station and we had a lovely trip to Topsham. I saw a hare, an Eget and a Heron
Warm Thursday in Portsmouth Well not the town, but a pub called the Portsmouth Arms and a nice warm log fire. The weather has again been cold and showery, but we had a nice walk round Barnstaple and found a couple of bargains. Today's photo taken at the
Wet Wednesday in Lynton Well it forecast snow, that didn't happen, but it was showery. We did some craft in the van after a late breakfast and decided to walk into town about 2. The weather stayed kind and it only rained whilst we were in the museum.
Lynton hill Went for a walk, only a couple of hours but up hill and down again through sunshine and hail. We started from the campsite and climbed 468ft up the hill behind us and then back down again. At least we will have done more
Lynton I have no signal here so post will be limited for the next few days. But we have a great pitch. We had a walk into Lynton, took the fanicular to Lynmouth and back then walked to the valley of rocks.
Exmoor We drive through Exmoor National Park to Lynton via some very steep winding roads. But now parked next to a river and a pub what a lovely day and thank you lots to Emily for a lovely Mothers Day card.
Exeter City The bus into the city stops outside the pub, and the second one of the day leaves at a nice 10.40! Taking advice from the locals we visited the cathedral and quays. Such friendly people here. A couple went out of there way
Exeter Well we haven't explored the town yet. But are staying in the car park of a lovely pub in Nadderwater, north of Exeter. Lovely meal and cider. Stopped in Bridport and bought some lovely bits from charity shops.
Red Kite feeding Some photos from today's feeding session, about 300 birds visit daily in the summer and up to 600 in the winter. In the mid 1990's the were only 6 birds.
Rhaydar and rain It forcast to rain today and it did until just after lunch, so we stayed in the van. Went for a stroll along the river into town this afternoon and found this waterfall. Hopefully we'll see the Kites being fed tomorrow.
Llangullo Lovely stay in the carpark of the Greyhound pub last night. Great open mike sessions from some very talented people. Real ale, real fire, real people but no phone or WiFi signals.
Train to Porthmadog As it's on our doorstep we feel we must take a trip on the stream train. It runs along the valley below Snowdon into Porthmadoc. We manage to get seats in the open carriage so tried to take some photos of the scenery. And
Slate country A quiet morning, then a walk into the village and out on the Pilgrims/Slate path. He are a few slate related photos taken during today's 3.5 mile walk.
