Today we said Goodbye to Wilby Fyne...and Hello to Gordon...
Ogmore Beach. September 2020
Today we took Wilby out for a run for the first time in six months. The sun was shining so we headed to Ogmore beach in South Wales. The beach area was busier than we've seen it on previous occasions...so this time we turned in the opposite direction and walked along the coastal path and then down to the grassy river-side below.
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| A lone Cormorant...taking no chances! |
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| No social distancing amongst these birds...and not a mask in sight... |
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| Ponies out for a social stroll.... |
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| Trees hugging! |
March 2020
Well...that's a bit of a shocker isn't it? No-one saw it coming. Covid 19. A life threatening pandemic for heaven's sake! 'Stay at Home and save lives'...'Lockdown to protect the NHS'. So...we are grounded now...and Wilby is stuck on the driveway goin' no-where.
February: Bridport
This was our first overnight stayaway with Wilby in 2020. The weather was wet and the sky grey...with patches of blue sometimes seen. However, as the main point of the outing was to blow the cobwebs away, and to test the van and all its working gadgets after its winter driveway park-up the weather wasn't a concern. In fact Wilby had just passed its MOT without any issue...aside from an advisory of a small amount of rust in left hand wheel arch. Not a big deal.
The site we'd chosen to stay at overnight was 'Ernies Plot' just outside Bridport. This was a small inexpensive dog-friendly site, housing just five motorhomes, rightly chosen for its positive reviews. Upon our arrival we received a welcome visit from the site owner, who brought us this basket of treats:
The site we'd chosen to stay at overnight was 'Ernies Plot' just outside Bridport. This was a small inexpensive dog-friendly site, housing just five motorhomes, rightly chosen for its positive reviews. Upon our arrival we received a welcome visit from the site owner, who brought us this basket of treats:
In addition to our basket of treats the site offered free-range eggs and other goodies for sale. The chickens could be seen running free in the field opposite our camping spot.
Our short stayaway was mainly spent wandering around local shops in the nearby towns, so the weather conditions went largely unnoticed.
September: Skysea
This weekend trip was to a beautiful site, in fact the nicest site we've stayed at to date.
Despite it being late in the season the grass was a glorious clear green, and the sea and sky a clear blue. The site itself is positioned directly beside the beach...which was vast and beautiful. The site offers ready access to useful amenities, and to both coastal and woodland walks.
September: Freshwater
Having been overly busy time at home recently we finally got away! Freshwater beach near Bridport was lovely...
And the locals were friendly too!
There's a small sandy dog (Roxy) hidden in this picture!
And the locals were friendly too!
May: Pembrey
This time we headed to Pembrey Country Park. In fact we'd visited this site last year and had ticked the box to return. It's a lovely area to browse, with nearby beach and cycle tracks to Burry Port etc.
The weather appeared a little undecided when we were leaving home, but by the time we reached Kidwelly (near our destination) the sun was shining...and we even saw a garden centre that had two giraffes outside!
The weather appeared a little undecided when we were leaving home, but by the time we reached Kidwelly (near our destination) the sun was shining...and we even saw a garden centre that had two giraffes outside!
Pembrey beach....miles and miles of clear sand....and not a soul in sight...
One man and his dog...a brisk walk through the forest at Pembrey.
As a chatty aside...awhile ago we bought two electric bikes...which were intended to make life easier when away with Wilby. Most of the camping sites we visit have cycle tracks and as the majority are situated in scencic areas it's certainly good to get around on two wheels...with Roxy riding in a carrier basket on the back of Alan's bike.
It does have to be said however, that Chris's road sense is somewhat lacking at the best of times! When taking to the open road on this occasion Alan was cycling on the left hand side of the road, and Chris on the opposite side. Alan therefore explained that it was necessary to cycle on the left side of the road...due to the potential of on-coming traffic. Chris's response to this was "There's no cars on this side, only me. You are already on your side, so if I come across we would crash!"
This wasn't the only misunderstanding...
Alan had decided, rightly, that it was probably best for him to cycle behind Chris, and to cycle slightly wide, so as to protect her should a car approach from behind. However...at some point Chris realised that she was cycling behind him...and when he, approaching a corner, slowed down, she took the opportunity to overtake...and...there was this lorry...! We hope that the driver fully recovers from his shock...we'll otherwise be sending flowers.
Finally...happily riding along the open road...Chris saw a fork ahead and asked Alan which turning to take. Alan replied "Just follow the road"....which made perfect sense to him, and will no doubt be fully understood by most drivers...but...to Chris is made absolutely no sense whatsoever...so she stopped abruptly and, as usual, wobbled sideways whilst screaming loudly enough to raise a railway sleeper! Alan, wondering what the sudden scream was for prepared to dial for an ambulance!
Ogmore beach...a beautiful beach area near Cardiff...visited on the way home.
Note: Chris does not cycle ride along cliff top paths...
Note: Chris does not cycle ride along cliff top paths...
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