Plymouth Ho

Monday

Had been raining all night and the river had risen and was edging towards the driveway which Alison said would be covered later on. So we got out while we could and drove across The Moors on our way to Plymouth to stay with Linda and Ian (David’s cousin.) It was wonderful scenery coming across - magical views. We stopped to take a photo of Dartmoor Prison in Princetown - very bleak. David remembered as a child driving past the prison one evening with his Mum & Dad and getting scared as a thick fog came down and his Dad had trouble seeing where he was going and they were all winding each other up about escaped prisoners and getting lost. Stopped at Yelveton Nursing Home to visit David’s auntie Jean who is 98-was a bit sad as she wasn’t the big strapping healthy woman as we remembered but still had her wonderful sense of humour and is getting well looked after. Arrived at Linda & Ian’s and after a quick homemade soup we headed off to Plymouth Ho for a 8km walk. Saw where the Pilgrim Fathers left for America, and walked through the Barbican area where there is a lot a very old buildings, and visited the Gin Distillery which has been there since the 1700’s, didn’t sample any unlike David’s mum who apparently did when she visited!!!!!!!!! Called in on the way back to see Linda and Ian’s friends Sharon and Andy for a quick Aussie wine (or two!!) before heading back home for a lovely homemade curry and more wine and spirits!! (you know what Ian’s like ).Early night as we plan to make the most of the good weather and have a big walk in the morning.

Just made it out!

Dartmoor Prison - spooky!

The outdoor swimming pool!!

Outdoor iceskating rink-David didn't want a go!!!!!!