Early Bank Holiday

Finally,after all these years, I've found the solution to great bank holidays - go the weekend before!! Had to this time because of diary probs. The weather was great, the crowds few, the motorways almost empty - delightful.

Seemed a bit of a contrast with Marion in Kenya n bombs goin off all around her (she is safe n sound though) n us in the tranquil south coast spot of Seaton - can thoroughly recommend Blue Waters friendly beyond belief, comfy beds n breckie served in your room :))

One of Seatons delightful aspects is its tramway. Circumnavigating the picturesque Tescos it then double dog-legs to travel a few miles up alongside the River Axe estuary, stopping briefly at Colyford before going forward to the lovely little village of Colyton (Devon's most rebellious town) They have 13 trams in their current fleet including two that would not be out of place on Blackpool seafront.

After the peace of the villages the bustle of Lyme Regis came as quite a contrast, though it is a seaside resort and it was a lovely day. 

Upward n onward to Sidbury where we chanced upon their 100 years Festival of Flowers and Memories relating to 1914 - 2014, with cameo sets in the church and a number of village gardens open to the public.

... a wander round Sidmouth then back to Beer for a beer :))

All too soon time to head back. Stopped off at Burrow Farm Gardens, what a treat, almost like a miniature Heligan. A beautiful 10-acre garden with unusual trees, shrubs and herbaceous plants, where the rhodies and azaleas were in full bloom, and a traditional summerhouse looks towards a lake and ancient oak woodland.