Help from the AA then a Trip out in the RV

Yesterday was spent at Trago Mills where we found lots of bargains.  When we got back I tried to start the motorhome but found we had a completely flat battery!  At some stage the leisure battery had been switched over to the vehicle one and bingo – one flat battery.  Nobody had any jump leads so first thing this morning I rang the AA and a chap was soon out to help us …

With the engine running again we decided to take the motorhome out today to give it a good run.  We set off to Croyde and as we arrived it began to rain. So while the boys went for a walk on the beach with the dogs Mike and I had lunch.  It was a very difficult walk down to the sand so I left Mike in the rv and collecting Hamish from Jamie and Phill, I made my way down on my own. 

Back at the motorhome we moved on to Baggy Point where we had coffee and cake in the cafe …

There were hens running around and a lovely gypsy caravan ..

We then began the walk …

Later on in the evening we had a visitor on the campsite …

Woodland Walk at Trelissick

It’s Simon’s last day and the plan had been to go to Dartmoor and watch the Tour of Britain.  However Bradley Wiggins has pulled out with a stomach bug and Mark Cavendish has spent the last two days at the back of the pelaton so the decision was taken to stay in Cornwall, watch it on the television and to take Hamish for a walk at Trelissick.  This is somewhere that Simon has never visited before and with good weather forecast and picnic food already bought, it seemed a good idea.  We set off just before lunch, parked on the grass and had our picnic …

Jo and Paul arrived soon after with Fred and we set off across the field heading for the Woodland Walk …

We had to pass a herd of cows which is something my mother would never have done bless her.  She was absolutely petrified of them!

Once in the wood we had a leisurely stroll with glimpses of the river …

When we reached the road we walked down to take a look at the King Harry Ferry.  We were told there was a hidden jetty and it gave us a perfect view of the ferry.  There was a wedding party in two VW campers aboard and there was plenty of tooting of horns!

After watching the ferry cross again we walked back up the hill to Trelissick and after entering by the water tower we found a table outside the cafe and enjoyed a very welcome coffee …

Bank Holiday Weekend with the Boys

Jamie and Phill arrived in the early hours (3am!) of Saturday morning.  When Phill was in the shower it decided to pack up – aaah!!  They were going into Falmouth so they went via B&Q and picked up a new Mira Sport Max shower for us.  Ozzie stayed at home and made himself quite comfortable with me and Hamish on the sofa …

Later in the day they wanted to try and fit it but I managed to talk them into waiting until Paul arrived to help.  Jo and Paul were coming for a meal as Jamie had volunteered to cook a spaghetti bolognese.  The new shower got fitted which was fantastic and we had a great meal.

On Sunday we picked Pam and Jo up and made our way over to Trengwainton Gardens for a cream tea lunch!  We sat outside and gorged ourselves …

When we left we had to take photos on the rocking horse but there was no applause today!

We took the scenic route home and stopped at the top of a hill for a fantastic view over to St Michaels Mount …

We were looking over a campsite and although very basic for facilities (just a portaloo) I can’t imagine a better view to wake up to …

After dropping Jo and Pam back to their respective homes, the boys changed into wetsuits and headed for the beach.  The weather wasn’t great so I declined joining them in the water and just went along with my camera.

There was plenty of activity on the beach with the Surf Lifesaving Championships up one end and a Surf School giving lessons at the other …

We went back on the beach in the evening to walk off a very large roast chicken dinner …

With a forecast of rain for today, the boys decided to leave us in the morning and start making their way home.  They were meeting Simon and Vikki at Taunton as Ozzie would be spending the next two weeks with them.  Jamie and Phill are off to Kefalonia tomorrow – lucky devils!