We had a great sleep, but woke early, and did the usual. We are at the end of this mini adventure, and we're a bit tired, and a little homesick, so we talked about staying in a little bit of luxury for a couple of days before picking up the bikes and returning to Oud Manor. The bikes are in Bridgwater, and there was nothing reasonable there, so we decided to head to Weston-Super-Mare, which is just down the road, has a beach, shops etc, and some good options for accommodation.
Quiet little camp with lots of bunny rabbits.
Once we were all packed and ready to go, we went for a walk down to the beach to have a look. It was one of the best weather days so far in England, and it was supposed to be a nice beach. It was! Not like we are used to, it was little pebbles, but the cliffs that met the pebbles, that met the crystal clear water was stunning. We just had to take our sandals off and put our feet in the water. Bloody idiots, it was frickin torture! Three steps on the pebbles, and the little buggers were between the toes, stuck to the arches, digging into the heals, and the water.....well that was like ice! Holy crap, and you couldn't quickly run out, 'cause the pebbles just killed you. Put your sandals back on, and that was worse, as the pebbles just ran into every gap and wedged themselves between your feet and the material.....oh my god, how do you enjoy these beaches? Just sit down! Don't move, just relax into the beach, watch the other people doing what you just did, and it was lovely. Really beautiful.
Looking towards West Bay....what a great day.
That water is bloody freezing......
I feel like one of those cats who hate getting their feet wet. Shaking out the pebbles.
Until you had to get off the beach! Repeat your last manoeuvre then a huge sigh of relief when you reach the grassy hill. What a crack up. It was time to head off and find a B&B to stay in for a couple of days.
Will drove us along the route DC had set for us, until she told us to head up some crooked looking laneway in the middle of nowhere. We stayed on the road we were already on, as it was wide enough for two way traffic (just). A quick check on Maps.me, and we refused to take her laneways until we came to Taunton. Then we decided to have a stop and a sandwich from Sainsbury's.
It wasn't much further and we arrived at Weston-Super-Mare. It was heaps busier than it was on our last visit, 3yrs ago, so we parked on a quiet street and used the IPad to find and book a place. The reception wasn't good enough on the coast, but we have full service here. We've had an email from SJS Cycles to let us know the kids are ready to be picked up, woo hoo, we're really missing them. So first thing tomorrow we'll scoot over to Bridgwater and get them, and take them for a ride.
The Grand Peer.
We found our little B&B, and met Darren. He is a nice guy, running things all by himself. Upstairs, we relaxed before walking and finding Hussain's Indian restaurant. It was delicious, and we ate way too much. Better make sure we have a ride tomorrow.
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