Welcome to the second half of our holidays away, for me and Alison at least. Having spent the weekend at home since arriving back from Rome, we set off on Monday morning with Sandra and Jerry headed for Plymouth where we would be walking the south west coast path alongside Keith and Jane.
The plan was to spend Monday getting to Plymouth along with some sightseeing followed by four days of walking taking us 46 miles to Torcross near Slapton.. Bed and breakfast had been organised by Contour walking holidays as well as the transfer of luggage. They were fine with that part but let us down in other ways starting with nowhere to park the car for the week despite claims by them that it could be left at the hotel. In the end it was down to Plymouth Station for the week and additional charges which we obviously weren't happy about.
On the way we stopped off at a picnic site where we managed to coincide with the emptying of the toilets and the opportunity for several dogs weary of travelling to relieve themselves as we ate our food! Still, Alison looks happy enough in the photo at the top.
There is then a picture from the Hoe across to Bovisand where we would be walking the following day. Smeatons Tower is next, the typical image of the Hoe in postcards. The sky looks pretty glowering there but it was actually a nice day and lots of kids were throwing themselves from ridiculous heights into the sea. They were a long, long way up and I really do mean a long way.
The there is picture of the fairly recently restored Tinside Lido, an art deco pool that had been closed for several years. Newly restored it looks great on the Hoe. Finally there is a picture of the other three enjoying refreshment as we waited for Keith and Jane to arrive in Plymouth.
http://www.plymouthdome.info/index.cfm?fsa=dspsmeaton - for information about Smeatons Tower
http://www.bbc.co.uk/devon/news_features/2003/tinside_pool.shtml - for information about the Tinside Lido
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