We discovered today how little shade there is on the south Devon coast. The sun was beating down all day and the only relief was a blissful dip in the cool sea just after lunch.
Having stayed in the beautiful house of lovely Laurence in Totnes and chatted with him over breakfast, we caught the bus to Salcombe (which took about an hour) and then the ferry across to Kingsbridge.
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| Expectant on the ferry |
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| Leaving Salcombe behind |
Saw quite a few of these rather astonishing trees that looked as though they were being blown in a gale.
Onwards to the turquoise waters of East Portlemouth.
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| It’s hot! |
There was the usual array of vibrant and/or delicate flora along the way.
After a bit of lunch we had an utterly blissful dip in the sea’s reviving waters. Very good for the feet and legs.
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| Cove after beautiful, secluded cove |
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| More suncream |
Our legs got steadily more tired as the afternoon wore on.
Colin staggering up to the last few hills on the approach to Beesands.
We had an excellent seafood dinner at the Cricket Inn (where we’re staying tonight) and are now putting our feet up in an attempt to lessen the pain for tomorrow.
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