Porth, Newquay weekend - mid April 2010

Another evening spent in the Mermaid Inn (more food, more cider and more footie!) and another stunning sunset.

The skies were blue again Sunday morning and we had another visitor to our pitch!

After breakfast and a short walk across to the beach we packed up and headed home, happy that we'd enjoyed what turned out to be the warmest weekend of 2010 ......... so far!

Porth, Newquay weekend - mid April 2010

After our harbour walk we headed into town where we picked up some supplies for a picnic. We sat on the headland on the way back to the campsite (or should I say pub to watch the footie!).

The colours were absoutely gorgeous.

Porth, Newquay - mid April 2010

On arrival in Newquay we headed to one of our favourite cafes for a mid morning coffee, sat outside in the sunshine on the terrace overlooking Newquay harbour.

Afterwards we walked down to the harbour so that Paddy could have a paddle!

Porth, Newquay - mid April 2010

We awoke to glorious blue skies on Saturday morning so after breakfast we decided to walk into Newquay via the coastal path.

On route were some of Newquays stunning beaches, including Porth Beach, Lusty Glaze (love that name!) and Tolcarne Beach.

Porth, Newquay weekend - mid April 2010

We spent the evening in the pub on Porth Beach (The Mermaid Inn) along with most of the campsite!!!!

The sunset over the beach was stunning.

Porth, Newquay weekend - mid April 2010

After we'd pitched up and had lunch we walked out of the campsite, across the road and up onto Porth Island. It was a lovely sunny afternoon and there were clear views around Newquay bay and towards Watergate Bay in the other direction.

Porth, Newquay weekend - mid April 2010

We have been enjoying some wonderfully warm, sunny and most importantly DRY, spring weather down here in Cornwall so after a dreaded trip to the dentist last Friday we decided to throw a few essentials (cider!) in the camper and head down to Newquay for 2 nights.

We hadn't booked a site but had made sure that Porth Beach Tourist Park was open before we left. On arrival we found the site to be pretty busy, with a CC rally. It's a beautiful site (5*) and is situated just across the road from Porth Beach.

Whilst setting up we were welcomed by the campsite cat - Paddy wasn't particularly impressed!

Motorhome D.I.Y. !!!!!

During our 'no trips' month (March) Michael put his carpentry skills to work in the camper. He made some lovely new drawers and fitted them in an un-used cupboard next to the cooker.

They have now been fully tested (and fully filled with all sorts of goodies!) and I can happily report that another job has been completed!!!!

Easter - April 2010 - Day 4 (Easter Sunday) - On site (Cheddar CC)

We arrived back to the campsite mid afternoon and spent the rest of the day chilling out on site in the sunshine.

Paddy was keeping an eye out for the campsite cat, who was making sure the bunnies didn't eat too much of the well kept grass!!!!

These photos were taken on site. The site was only half full because, sensibly, the CC had only let the hard standing pitches as the grass was very spongy!!!

We, unfortunately, packed up the following morning (Easter Monday) and headed home after another lovely trip.

Our next trip is in just over 3 weeks time when we are heading South to Truro for the next bank holiday. Happy days.

Easter - April 2010 - Day 4 (Easter Sunday) - Cheddar

Here are a few more photos taken in Cheddar village during our wander back to the campsite.

Easter - April 2010 - Day 4 (Easter Sunday) - Cheddar

The best day (weather-wise) of the Easter break. We woke up to lovely blue skies so had a quick breakfast and walked to the local car boot sale, where we spent 2 hours wandering around the many stalls. Didn't buy anything!!!!

After the boot sale we walked into Cheddar village again where we enjoyed our Sunday lunch sat in the beer garden of one of the many pubs in Cheddar, before walking up through the gorge. There were loads of people around enjoying the much awaited sunshine!