15th March 2023
Woke up early in Nicola and Colin’s home, there were excursions planned, and I was looking forward to them.
I regular had calls with Kelli who was keeping the business going.
She had said that she had the opportunity of getting some Mexican hand painted tiles for a really good price.
As yet we don’t know where to put them, but with the eclectic taste that she has, I’m sure we will find somewhere they can go.
We piled into Colin’s car and sped off towards Sidmouth, stopping at the Hare and Hounds for a carvery lunch. This was a regular place for them, and having seen pictures of Colin’s gravity defying plate of food, I wanted to taste it for myself.
It didn’t disappoint, although I had a modest amount, it was great and left me satisfyingly full.
Then it was off to Sidmouth seafront.
The promenade was a bit windy, surfers were out there in the water trying to drown in the swirly waves.
We made our way to a cafe at the far end of the seafront. The place was packed, with four people, and us. The walk had made us thirsty, a likely excuse.
We sipped our coffee, becoming aware that the place was closing, subtly at first, the outside signage moved inside, then the open signs on the window turned to closed, not that we felt intimidated, we took our time, the comfy seats made it difficult to get out of, but we did it, even returning our cups to the counter.
We then drove back, with Colin taking the scenic route, the grass is so much greener here, and the trees are almost ready to burst into leaf.
This was a restful day with a full belly and windswept hair, just what I needed.
Another Lifetime to go 