Saturday, March 29, 2025
Backpackering 6 - Day 5
The Eden Project created in a disused clay quarry 25 years ago.
On the left, the Tropical House and on the right the Mediterranean House.
The T House, very lush,
The M House more orderly.
It being late March, the grounds have bit of a way to go to compete with the Houses.
Friday, March 28, 2025
Backpackering 6 - Day 4
Today is a train day, Exeter to St Austell with a stop off at Plymouth for a wander and lunch. Nosh on the way.
Passing the lighthouse,
down to the coast
we got a bit too adventurous walking up to the fort wall.
Had to return the same way, but not before the view was recorded for posterity.
A remembrance for the seafarers who did not survive the 20th century wars.
Thursday, March 27, 2025
Backpackering 6 - Day 3
The cathedral has the longest, uninterrupted vaulted roof on the planet. Very impressive, given that this building was finished around 1400.
This astronomical clock dates from 1448, the out circle tracking the sun , with the inner one the phases of the moon. The top clock, ticking the minutes, was added in 1760.
Next, after a wander around the impressive Albert Museum, an amble down to the River Exe and canal, built in the 1460s, making it one of the oldest in the Uk.
The Custom House,
defended by 2 impressive 1792 canon.
Taking a loop walk around the dock to get back to our bed for night,
we passed a nesting swan
and this crazy looking fellow staring out of a medieval wall niche.
Wednesday, March 26, 2025
Backpackering 6 - Day 2
On our way to Exmouth,
to enjoy a lunch along the Esplanade,
watching the passers by on the beach,
before taking the 2 mile walk to Orcombe Point.
The geoneedle is made from different rocks from along the Jurassic Coast, marking the western end of it
Took a rest before the walk back.
Tuesday, March 25, 2025
Backpackering 6 - Day 1
Arriving at Exeter Central Station, the walk to our accommodation took us past the city's cathedral,
Richard Hooker's statue
and this late 16th century house followed
by these buildings of the same era. An interesting start to our new adventure, I think you must agree.
Friday, March 21, 2025
Sunday, March 16, 2025
Normandy House
So, after lord knows how many decades in a right state, will '25 be the year of restoration? Don't, whatever you do, hold your breath!
Saturday, March 15, 2025
Monday, March 10, 2025
Saturday, March 08, 2025
Cosmeston Park Stroll
Returning via a new path through the park, we came across this grumpy old man. Been here quite a while me thinks.
What am I Like?
The rising sun in the east reflected from a neighbours window to the west,
giving the couple a lovely dawn to enjoy. Oh dear.
Tuesday, March 04, 2025
Thursday, February 27, 2025
Garden Patch Development
Membrane laid and rockery with logs sort of designed awaiting alpine plant delivery.
Bark on the rest of the membrane, wondering what to plant 🤔 .
Friday, February 21, 2025
Thursday, January 30, 2025
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
Monday, January 27, 2025
Sunday, January 26, 2025
Tuesday, January 21, 2025
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