But of course we are on holiday with the MacArthur boys so nothing is ever straightforward! Poor old Charlie has had a nasty stomach ache most of the day - until about 8 pm!
We had a leisurely morning. More DVD re-runs, lashings of toast for breakfast and the luxury of a shower for Kim and I. I’m afraid to say this is our first one - 3 days into the holiday! It’s true what they say though, when you stink you can’t smell others!
The sun was out all day but it remained a very pleasant temperature (about 18 degrees) until the evening - when it suddenly got very chilly.
We decided a walk would be a good idea - and we were right. We left the campsite at about 12.45 for a walk across the pretty footpath to Mortehoe village - it took a pleasant 45 mins at Twinnie pace. We walked through another campsite on the way - better facilities but no where near as good views.
Once at Mortehoe we bought some pasties from Mortehoe Village Stores and ate them on the steps of the pretty little church at the centre of the village. Then the walk back along the same footpath. By this time Charlie’s stomach was quite bad.
When we got back to Brunnehilda he went to bed, the Twinnies relaxed and Kim and I read. After a reviving cup of tea I put up the new Isabella wind break. It took a couple of goes but eventually looked ok and seems fairly functional- picture in tomorrow’s blog. There is still a bit of a wind so we thought a bit of shelter to sit in wouldn’t go amiss.
We waited until 6pm for Charlie to feel better but it wasn’t really happening. The Twinnies had been so good and we had previously promised them a trip to the beach so ... Kim stayed with Charlie and I took them down to Woolacombe beach.
They absolutely loved it! Building sandcastles and rollicking in the early evening breakers. It clearly would have been more fun with their big brother with them but as always with the Twinnies, they got on with it and had a nice time.
By the time we got home to the campsite, Charlie was feeling a little better. So, we went off to Ilfracombe Tesco’s to get him some medicine and stock up with provisions. And of course more toys for the Twinnies!
On the way there we popped into Lynbays for some chips. We ate them by the water at the other side of town. It was noticeable very quiet tonight. I would say only about 25% of the number of holiday makers you expect at this time of the year!
Then back to Brunnehilda for the usual DVDs (Farmargeden tonight) and blogging / reading in bed.
Today’s funniest moment came late on. We decided to eat our chips in the car to avoid the seagulls - but they still found us. We had the sun roof open and at one stage they nearly got in much to the terror / amusement of Kim and the boys! The current favourite profanity of the Twinnie’s is “Cheesus” which they shouted in unison during the full attack.
I have to say, when they say “Cheesus” it does sound just like their daddy - just saying!
Finners returns for a second night in a row in our bed. Fingers crossed we will have as good a night as last night!
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