Bostin’ Day in Bude

We have been so lucky on our holidays so far.  The weather has been glorious.

A lovely drive up to Bude was followed by a rather yummy lunch in the Falcon Hotel, sat on the picturesque Bude Canal.  Fred was made to feel very welcome and the food was second to none.

Then it was time for a wander up the canal towards the sea…

and then heading over the foot bridge and back towards the town.

On the hill overlooking the town itself we found an old weather station and monument…

a short climb back down shows its vantage point up high

Fred found all of the water fascinating

We then headed up around the Bude Marshes

before stopping for a quick coffee looking back towards the hotel where we had eaten earlier.

We had a smashing day, but it was soon time to head back down the Atlantic Highway and to our caravan home once more.

Jo Anne

Beach!

Today we spent time in Perranporth with Jannah-Beth, Dee and the dogs.

It’s all still very strange not having their Dad around, but it’s amazing how the sea air and beach can put things into perspective when you need them to.

The lovely walk on the beach tired out Fred and Gem before we had to return to Tregurrian once more.

Jo Anne

 

Shopping, Friends and Westward Ho!

Despite cancelling our plans to holiday with all of our friends, we did want to meet up with everyone, and so it was decided that we would all meet up at Atlantic Village for a good old mooch around the shops together.

We are 2 hours away from our meeting place, and everyone else about 30 minutes, so we decided to head off early in order that we didn’t keep everyone waiting for us.

We had a lovely time, and I managed to spend some birthday money on some new clothes.

We then all grabbed some picnic lunch from Asda and headed off for a lunch break, followed by a walk on the beach at Northam Burrows.  We finished the day together by finding a little cafe at Westward Ho!  The boys all took advantage of the free wi-fi and logged onto their phones and ipads!

A coffee, a cake and a chat later and then it was time to all go our separate ways once more.

We had a gentle two hour drive back to Tregurrian and our peaceful little caravan.

A lovely day all round I think.

Jo Anne

Birthday!

It’s my birthday, and Fred has been really enjoying himself with my goodies….

		Freddie Enjoying my Prezzies VIEW SLIDE SHOW DOWNLOAD ALL

If you slide show the above pictures, it’s almost like he is moving LOL

We had a lovely wander out this afternoon, wandering Carnwas and Bedruthan Steps, and ending up at Padstow for a wonderful birthday Sunday dinner.

It was then back to the van for an early night once more.  All of this fresh air is very tiring at my age you know!

Jo Anne

A Little Quiet Time

It has been a horrible few months, culminating in the loss of Pauls Dad, Mel, who fought a long battle with cancer.  The funeral was beautiful, and an awful lot of money was raised for cancer research, Macmillan and the local Sunrise Centre, in lieu of flowers.

Now it is time to stop, and to take time out to come to terms with what has happened and how we move on once more.

We had our holiday booked for the best part of 12 months, and were meeting up with Sally-Ann, Mike, Jamie and Phill at Umberleigh, and having a big birthday meal for me on the Sunday, along with some more friends who were coming to join us.  We decided to cancel that holiday.

Instead we found a camp site only 45 minutes from home, where we could hole up and do nothing if we didn’t feel like it.  It also meant that we were close to Jannah Beth (Paul’s youngest sister) if she needed us.

The camp site was at Tregurrian, not far from Newquay, and just a mile and a half from Watergate Bay and it’s gorgeous dog friendly beach.

Once we had pitched up we decided on a wander to the beach to stretch our legs and give Fred a run.

It was a lovely day, with the sun shining on us.  We could have been anywhere in the world, but we together and happy in our peaceful retreat from everything.

Jo Anne

Trelissik Tour

Simon was visiting this weekend.

The five of us decided on a walk around the grounds of  Trelissik with the dogs followed by an afternoon tea in the cafe there.

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It was a lovely walk with a wonderful incentive at the end of it!

Jo Anne

 

Afternoon Tea and Sea

Jamie and Phill are in Cornwall for a visit once more, and having been invited for a lovely supper with them last night, I received a call this morning to see if I wanted to join them for a trip to Trengwainton for afternoon tea.

The only stipulation?  I had to ride ’em’ cowboy once more on the rocking horse…. I feel a theme beginning here LOL

They collected me mid morning, and after a little confab for the best route to drive, Sally Ann and I came up with a plan of action.  The quick way there, the pretty way home!

The biggest order for cream teas you have ever seen, soon followed our arrival at the tea rooms, and we all got stuck in.

Then the ill fated rocking horse incident was required.  Who would have thought that I would start a trend when I did this on our last visit!

The pretty drive home took us up high over Mounts Bay, and afforded us some lovey views of St Michaels Mount, and so, of course, we stopped for some pictures.

The boys dropped me home to see to Fred, but not before making plans to go to the beach and watch them in the water.

The National Surf Life Saving Championships was taking place, so there was not much surf, or beach to make use of, but they still had fun I think.

What a lovely day!

Jo Anne

Farewell

Simon, Vikki and the kiddies are heading home today, and i had promised them a cake.

Having pulled a new recipe from google, I produced a chocolate cake with chocolate frosting, sprinkles and white chocolate drops.

It looked good, but not having made it before I was very wary that it would taste OK.

We met everyone, and headed to the beach for a game of boules, and then made our way back to watch Mo Farrah win his race.  The kids got very excited and decided to Usain Bolt him!

A quick walk around the harbour, and some timed shots, before we said our goodbyes until next time.

I think the next few weeks are going to be very quiet without all these visitors.

Roll on Bank Holiday weekend, and the next visit from Jamie and Phill. Can’t wait.

Jo Anne