Saying Goodbye to Saunton and the Animals

We visited Saunton Beach on Thursday morning and then returned to the house to feed and say goodbye to all the animals. Meredith was particularly sad leaving the tortoiseshell cat behind.

Lynton and Lynmouth

On Tuesday, we went to Lynton and took the Cliff Railway down to Lynmouth. It is reputedly the steepest railway in the world and uses water ballast to drive the carriages on their cable. 700 gallons are available to load at the top of the incline and eject at the bottom. We walked along to one of the beaches on the opposite side of the Bay where few other tourists ventured. The final visit was to Valley of the Rocks

Saunton Sands as the Rain Clears

On monday, the morning rain cleared at lunch giving a dry but still cloudy afternoon rendering amazing reflections on the wet sand

Saunton Sands in Rain and Sun

On Sunday, having fed the animals that we are looking after for week (24 sheep, 3 goats, some Hens, a duck  and 2 cats), we went to nearby Braunton for tea and then for a walk on Saunton sands. It had been raining all day and there were still showers around which gave great backdrops for the Kite surfers etc. 

Exeter Cathedral

On Thursday morning, before storm Emma was due, we went into Exeter on the Park and Ride to visit the Cathedral. Exeter Cathedral dates back 900 years and is one of England's most beautiful medieval cathedrals and one of the finest examples of decorated Gothic architecture in this country. It is most famous for its two Norman towers, impressive west front carvings and the longest unbroken stretch of Gothic vaulting in the world. Parts were rennovated by Sir George Gilbert Scott in 1869-70 including the Pilgrim's Pulpitt, and the Choir Stall carvings and canopies.

Hoe Plymouth

A quick visit to The Hoe in Plymouth yesterday on a gloomy morning. The Tinside Lido was built in 1935 when outdoor swimming was very popular. It was closed in 1992 but has now been restored to its original 1930s art deco glory. The Terraces with changing areas and steps to the sea to the left of the pool are less well preserved. 

Many thanks to Linda and Plymouth Camera Club for a very warm welcome.