The weather was pleasant enough throughout our stay in Devon (the playground of England and the third largest county). We headed out fairly early to nearby and picturesque Clovelly. We enjoyed the steep cobbled streets and the little harbour. Like the streets the entrance price was rather steep (Geoff was very kind). The kids made pots on a wheel and Owain sat on a donkey, which he loved. We enjoyed the quaint cottages including that of Charles Kingsley who grew up there. Geoff bought a copy of the Water Babies, which I have actually read but don’t remember much of.
Back at base we played soccer and rounders and lounged about, enjoying one another’s company. We had some old technology videos from the nineties that someone had found a way of showing again so on most nights we enjoyed seeing the kids a way back, things that we had either forgotten about or never seen. There was an interesting one that Rhodri had made when he was 9 with Dylan and Dewi. First he directed them in a football game with a large Teddy (dubbed Teddy Sherringham!). Then Dylan played impromptu jazz on piano while Dewi did a mad dance. Fascinating.
We also watched Chelsea play Liverpool on TV. Only Dewi and I were pleased at the result. Great game though - with 8 goals you can’t complain. My sister 'phoned to say my father was to have a big op the next day. My mother died in an op so one’s mind was concentrated and set to prayer. Thankfully he came through but things are uncertain.
Owain and the others found frogs in the garden so they had great fun. There are also chipmunks on site but Owain had his eye on two ponies in a stable nearby that he wanted to get closer to.
Back at base we played soccer and rounders and lounged about, enjoying one another’s company. We had some old technology videos from the nineties that someone had found a way of showing again so on most nights we enjoyed seeing the kids a way back, things that we had either forgotten about or never seen. There was an interesting one that Rhodri had made when he was 9 with Dylan and Dewi. First he directed them in a football game with a large Teddy (dubbed Teddy Sherringham!). Then Dylan played impromptu jazz on piano while Dewi did a mad dance. Fascinating.
We also watched Chelsea play Liverpool on TV. Only Dewi and I were pleased at the result. Great game though - with 8 goals you can’t complain. My sister 'phoned to say my father was to have a big op the next day. My mother died in an op so one’s mind was concentrated and set to prayer. Thankfully he came through but things are uncertain.
Owain and the others found frogs in the garden so they had great fun. There are also chipmunks on site but Owain had his eye on two ponies in a stable nearby that he wanted to get closer to.
We had any number of computers and cameras and phones among us so we’re enjoying those. The boys made some little songs on Rhodri’s garage band facility on his (Sibyl’s) Mac.
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Some friends of my parents moved to Clovelly and when I was about 11I spent a couple of weeks there. They lived just opposite the post office in a lovely cottage with night scented stock, phlox and snails in the garden. Those couple of weeks were idyllic ! Gorgeous place, especially when you don't have to pay to get in.
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