Tuesday, 11 June 2024

That Riviera Touch


Just back from a few days in Devon. Crammed loads in - Ian Prowse at the Barrel House in Totnes; played a couple of songs myself at the Bay Horse; had some lovely meals (and dark beers) in the Albert just over the river, and came back with a rude mug, a rather splendid guitar charm, a classic Generation X badge and a signed copy of Rory Stewart's Politics on the Edge. We pulled in a a couple of away days too - Kingsbridge, Burnham-on-Sea and Burgh Island. And went to Torquay on the train for the afternoon.


If I could sum Torquay up in just four photos (I'm holding one back for July's Photo Challenge) then these would be them. Yes I know it's got loads of palm trees (not for nothing is it called the English Riviera) but I thought some fishing nets, a sand artist and the station footbridge at the station says far more about the town than a few fronds.


8 comments:

  1. Ian Prowse played near us recently. I almost dragged myself along, but it was a weeknight and I couldn't muster the energy.

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    1. The only kind of action I get these days.

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  3. Gorgeous photos. Proper art!

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    1. However, any mention of Totnes makes me think of this...
      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cVWM8jMfsDY

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    2. Thank you, C.

      Yes, good call.

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  4. You are getting about at the moment. Great photos and I particularly like the sand art. Our recent trip to the seaside was dogged by rain so no sand sculptures from us this time which is unusual.

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