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Picture Gallery - Spring 2014
York, Plymouth, Portsmouth & Cornwall
More Southsea colour Beautiful spring colours I did some of this walk today (3rd May 2014) Bluebells were everywhere Cycle cafe in York for you Beth My trusty Audi A4. Over 14 years old and with more than141,000 miles on the clock, it is still totally reliable and delivers over 60 mpg from its VAG 1.9 turbo diesel engine. Audi is best! In the Pannier Market in Tavistock on the borders of Dartmoor The short street at Hartland Quay. The harbour wall has long since been destroyed by wave action from the Atlantic. An ice cream was also coming my way! York Minster A Type 45 Destroyer of the British Royal Navy alongside at Devonport Dockyard. View of the Drake's Island and The Hamoaze (estuary of the River Tamar from Plymouth Sound) from Mount Edgcumbe Park. Beautiful - part of my walk in North Devon My old school on Cobourg Street Plymouth is now part of the University My granddaughter Katie with Max Pirates of Plymouth North Devon coastline Boarding the huge car ferry from Plymouth to cross the River Tamar to Torpoint on the Cornwall side of the river. A very Big breakfast in Southsea with Paul There's a couple of important messages on this 1885 clock. The remains of the Victorian pier at Plymouth Hoe. It was destroyed by Hitler's bombs during WW2 Wendy (R) who I am staying with for the Easter weekend. A serious cyclist - just off for a 60 miles jaunt! I met up with Paul for breakfast at our favourite "Greasy Spoon" in Southsea. In York with my daughter Anne and son Ian The anchor from HMS Ark Royal in Plymouth. I served aboard this ship from 1972 to 1974. Inner harbour at Polperro Great picture of Jane taken at Hartland Point on the North Devon coast. It may look like cheese topped poached egg on toast, but actually it is a good old English favourite, Bread & Butter Pudding with a dollop of Ice Cream all covered on hot custard! Absolutely delicious! "Selfie" on the north Devon coastal walk Family group at our annual gathering in York Boscastle from seaward, showing the two breakwaters that protect the tiny inner harbour and town. At the Trafford Centre (shopping mall) in Manchester Fishing fleet in the Barbican, Plymouth The oldest pub in Plymouth Old street in York My friend Wendy's beautiful home in Chidham, on the south coast of England. This is where I am spending the Easter weekend. The small fishing harbour of Polperro on the south coast of Cornwall, about 25 miles from Plymouth. Blackpool Cottage, close to the sea and overlooked by "Dyer's" lookout! The "Plymouth Gin" factory Max with his father Ross White bells on the coastal walk near Polperro. Lynne & Simon Capt Jaspers is world famous Beautiful spring colours in Keith & Ann's garden. At Hartland Quay on a glorious spring afternoon with my host Jane. Traditional Easter Sunday dinner at Wendy's, with her Mum, Richard and me. Emily and her boyfriend Steve Plymouth City Centre busker The coastal path sign at "Dyer's Lookout" on the north Devon coastline near Hartland Quay. Family favourite Max Farmer friends Jane & Jonny have made me very welcome at Borough Farm. I first met them in 2009 in Bequia, the Caribbean. The harbour wall at Polperro My good friends Keith and Ann with their puppy Nelson, who I am staying with at the moment. With Keith and Mike, old school friends from Plymouth With my friends Keith and Ann, having a Pasty for lunch Interior of St Nectans Church at Stoke, near Hartland in North Devon. The current building, believed to date from 1360, replaced the earlier church on the site, of which only the font still remains and is thought to date from 1170. My favourite Pasty Shop in Plymouth Max with my daughter Anne Bicycle for my friend Beth My excellent room at the Premier Inn, well located at Sutton Harbour, Plymouth Another shot of Wendy's lovely home at Chidham Another ancient church. This one is at Kilkhampton, but I'm not sure if it is North Devon or North Cornwall? Old street in Boscastle Smart transport for HM Coastguard! St Andrews Church in Plymouth dodged and survived Hitler's bombs in WW2. The little church at Morwenstow on the north coast of Devon The view through Port Solent with Oyster Quay in the background. This is where I have an apartment. Out for dinner with my friends Christiane and Paul, and their daughter Emily and her bf Steve. Paul and I have known each other for almost 30 years - he was also in the navy, but we windsurfed together too Relatives Simon and Lynne at Polperro The church at Warblington, near Emsworth The Mayflower Steps in Plymouth. It was from here that the Pilgrim Fathers set sail to colonise the United States Forrabury parish church (c1187), dedicated to St Symphorian is near the North Cornwall port of Boscastle. Old Polperro street. Smeaton's Tower on Plymouth Hoe The Navy Inn on the Barbican, Plymouth. Once very popular with matelots. After a very wet Easter Day morning the sky cleared to give a beautifully sunny afternoon. The view is from Wendy's converted barn towards Chichester Harbour. My host Jonny with Digby his faithful friend! I am currently staying with Jane & Jonny at Borough Farm in Devon, just a few miles from Bude in North Cornwall! I am totally confused where the county boundaries are in this area. I had dinner with my friends of almost 30 years James & Angel, with one of their sons, Jason. Great to meet again after almost 2 years. The old York Guildhall Wendy's companion Cassie. Such a good swimmer! Home for my first 16 years (50 Peverell Terrace, Mutley, Plymouth) Smeaton's Tower and the Breakwater Mike and Keith as they were, and are now Pretty tea shop in Plymouth (Barbiocan area) The Cremyl Ferry runs between Plymouth and Mount Edgcumbe across the estuary of the River Tamar between the two most beautiful of English counties, Devon and Cornwall. Emily and Christiane from Portsmouth (although Christiane is actually Frence) Fame at last! South Parade Pier at Southsea South Street in Emsworth leads to Chichester Harbour. Famous tea shop My good friends Jane & Jonny were married last summer! Polperro fishing fleet. The little weather beaten church at Sheepstor on Dartmoor Delicious grub at the Thai restaurant on Albert Road in Southsea. Emsworth Mill Pond on a beautifully warm and sunny spring day. Another picture of me. This time at "Dyer's Lookout" near Hartland on the north coast of Devon. Another day, another Pasty, this time on the south coast of Devon at Polperro.