Newquay revisited

Yesterday was completely un-blogworthy. We're enjoying ourselves being exceptionally lazy, and don't even feel bad about it because we might as well make the most of our unusually luxurious accommodation.

Today we tried a bit harder and managed to go out whilst it was still morning (just about). The weather was still pretty grim so we decided to head over to Newquay and the northern coast. I have been to Newquay many times before and have always loved it, in fact those of you who followed the Oz blog will remember that I compared it to Manly. However, maybe it was because it's so early in the year, or maybe the recession has hit Newquay just like everywhere else, but I was disappointed to find it somewhat run down. I think Claire was of the same opinion although she didn't mention it.

On the positive side, it had stopped raining and the sun was even breaking through the clouds. After a spell of indecisiveness (pasty vs. fish and chips) we set off to the beach clutching our still warm Cornish pasties and Costa coffees. By the time we'd finished eating, the weather was practically tropical and I was seriously considering taking my coat off! The only reason I didn't was because I was worried that a particularly naughty dog running riot on the beach might eat it / run off with it / rip it to shreds etc.

We drove the short distance round the coast to Crantock beach which is, in my opinion, one of the best beaches in the world. There was hardly anyone on it so we spent a happy hour with the kites (well, one of the kites - the big one nearly dragged Claire off into the sea never to be seen again). Only one near miss with an over enthusiastic boxer dog getting tangled up in the strings prior to take off. We wished we'd brought swimming stuff, but weren't up for skinny dipping.

Another cream tea, and then back to the hot tub. We have noticed that the fashion in scones of late seems to be tending towards the plain. Call me old fashioned, or even unfashionable if you really want, but give me a classic sultana scone any day. Hopefully we will find some tomorrow.

On the subject of tomorrow, it is our last day here. Apart from the quest for sultana scones, we are hoping for some more sunshine and a trip to Bude beach. We're calling in at Weston-super-mare on the way home, all carefully timed around the rush hour, and plan on eating fish and chips by the sea before returning home.






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