Surfing again

Lauren and I have just been in for an hour. The waves were coming in in sets of 4 or 5 when they came in but there were some big gaps in between and Lauren got cold.

Got a few good rides and wiped out a couple of times. Great fun.
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Bluehills

Not only a fantastic trials section bit also a fantastic beach and stream to explore.
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Cyder

Been to the cyder farm this morning. It is owned by Donald Healy's grandson. Didn't realise until I read the display that Donald Healy was born in Perranporth and owned the first garage in the town.

Stocked up on Strawberry and chilli jam and bought some cyder to try later. Had a tour of the manufacturing process and visited the bonded warehouse where they keep their apple brandy and are maturing the first ever batch of Cornish whiskey.

Not sure what is happening this afternoon as it is now a bit grey and muggy. The girls were going to walk to Bluehills but have changed their minds now. I am going to walk down and see what the surf is like and maybe go in if it is any good.
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Dog walking

Came back down on the beach with the dog.
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All day on the beach

We went to the beach about 11 and we came back about 4:30. The surf was great at low tide with Perranporth producing its consistent waves and the off shore wind keeping them stood up.

I went in 3 times and caught some great waves. Lauren and Lois came in with me late afternoon and the waves were so strong we broke a board!

Andy has been sleeping in the flat all day and is full of energy now wanting a walk. The girls are on a campaign to eat out so I suppose we will. Pretty sure there will be a spectacular sunset as it is still clear and sunny. So we will be back on the beach later.
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Castles in the sand

After lunch entertainment. The castle is almost finished and the next item is a hole to trap a lifeguard.
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Surf

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Lifes a Beach

And we are on it. Surf is up sun is shining nd the sand is hot.
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The Bright Lights

Just exercising the dog before bed.
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Wheal Coates

Taken the dog for a walk.
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Mermaids?

No just Banbury girls on holiday.
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Just a paddle

Surf isn't worth putting a wetsuit on for so we are having a paddle and playing catch.


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Brightened up a bit

Well a grey start has started to clear and the sun is warming things up.

The girls gave been on a grand tour of Perranporth and done some shopping. Sharon and I took Andy on the beach for a walk.
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Bit grey to start

Sharon and Lauren walked the dog on the beach. He loved it and forgot how old he is.

Surf is rubbish a foot of swell at the most. So we will have to find something else to do today.
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Sunset in Perranporth

Got here about 8:00 pm. Roof rack wouldn't fit under the arch so we had to unload up the road and take the rack off to get in.

Uneventful trip down but a bit longer than usual as we rarely got above 70 in the Land Rover.
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Wading

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Fingle Bridge

Just stoppedd for a break and to walk and feed the dog. The girls are paddling in the river and we have had a walk up the trials section we drive on The Exeter.
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Dog Tired

Andy asleep in the Land Rover. Just stopped for fuel at Exeter.
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A holiday from Skodas.

Loaded up and ready for the west country. Decided to take the land rover to overcome the traumas of packing the Subaru or Skoda. I have taken 2 seats out of the back to give the girls more room and put everything (including Lois's kitchen sink) on the roof.

Lauren is just on her way home from dancing and then we are off.
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