The variety show last night was just
that...
A variety of acts. There was magic and
singing and comedy.
The Man and I enjoyed ourselves.
The forecast for today was spot on.
Foggy rain this morning clearing about
1600.
And did it stop us enjoying ourselves?
Of course it didn't.
The coach driver dropped us off in
Dartmouth and along with a few of our fellow travellers we opted for
a harbour cruise. With a bit of time in hand The Man and I went for a
wander around the cutesy old fishing town. Today its trade is mostly
tourist orientated, but in past times it would have been a bustling
fising port. By the look of the lobster posts stacked on the quayside
there is still a bit of commercial fishing going on.
On the boat and e had the choice
between sitting inside or standing in a sheltered spot outside on the
upper deck. No prizes for guessing that we chose the latter option.
Up river first with the skipper
pointing out interesting features including a brif glimpse of Agatha
Christie's house. Apparently this is where she got the inspiration
for one of her famous works The Moustrap. There on the other side was
the naval college where a thirteen year old Princess Elizabeth first
met the dashing young naval officer who would become her consort.
The boat paused on its downstream run
as the ferry crossed in front. Further down we treated to a view of
Dartmouth Castle and St Petrocs Church looking very mysterious in the
mist.
The coach was waiting to take us on to
Brixham another fishing village now given over to tourism. Meet you
all back here in a couple of hours the driver instructed .
We bought local fish and chips and ate
them in the fresh air while watching little boats come and go.
Then walking through the narrow back
streets we could almost hear the call of long gone voices shouting
their wares for sale, their clog clad feet clattering down the
cobbled streets..
The battery on this thing is getting a bit low so you will have to wait until tomorrow to see the pictures I took today
I wonder what tonight's entertainment
will be.
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