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Walk Around the Countryside

Well, today we went for a little walk 'round the countryside. It was a nice cloudy day so the sun didn't burn us but it wasn't too cold so when we went through water we didn't get numb toes.
First of all we went along the road looking for a public footbath sign. We then followed the first one we saw, across and over a fence using a stile (steps used to get over fences) and into a paddock. We then went along the fenceline until we came to a gate with some barb wire across it. We figured we shouldn't go there so we went right along the next fence line. I saw some cows and pointed them out to everyone. No sooner had I done that than they came charging over to us, presumably expecting to be fed. They didn't get fed. 

Dawww, look at the cowie wowies.

We then continued our way around the country and headed along back to our hotel, sneaking through a farm at one stage to get through *shhh*. I found it really fun going around looking at the country side and streatching our legs. I hope we do it again at one stage :)

The Four Ps.

First of all, before everyone gets the wrong idea about the title, I'm going to say what these Ps stand for.
P - Pool
P - Pool
P - Pizza
P - Poker
And now I'm going to say why I am putting up these words. Today started with us all just lounging around doing general stuff like eating chocolate and using our computers. Just being plain old lazy. But then we (well mum and dad) decided to be all energetic and go and see the facilities that the Country Club had. So then we all went over with some swimmers just in case and we went to the pool table. We then played three games of pool (I won once with my dad and lost twice with mum and my brother). And that was the first P. So then after that we went over to the heated pool, the version you swim in. We played around in there for a while, doing some laps, that sort of thing until we got a bit tired. When we went back to our room, we had supper which was - you guessed it - pizza. So we ate some pizza and did some general sittin' around until someone came up with the idea of playing a game. So you can probably guess what that game was. Yes, it was poker. Mum emptied her handbag of coins and dad emptied his wallet and we managed a total amount of 9 pounds and 79 pence each. We managed to finish the game before midnight and my brother won.
So that was the day of the four Ps.
Which part was your favorite?

The Country Club Near Bude

So, now that I'm settled in somewhere again, we are now at the Country Club! It's really a lovely place with a variety of animals such as peacocks, squirrels, ducks and more peacocks. The atmosphere is just lovely, meaning we have enough space in our little cottage without being completely deserted. There isn't great storage and I have to share a room again, but it still is really lovely.

Some ducks that wander around.

 This duck is... stupid. The reason I say that is because she started out with 10 ducklings. Now she has 1. How can you do that? Losing that many little ducklings within a week? I don't even know how that is possible.

A magnificent peacock.

 This is the first time I have caught a peocock on camera doing this. I've missed it twice.

One of the squirrels that comes.

Seeing all the animals here is really nice. I like to be able to look out the window and see an animal down there just walking around. And getting so close to a peacock that I can touch it is really cool.
We are here at the Country Club for 2 weeks and 2 days and I think I'm getting pretty good at these multi-hour journeys!

St. Michaels Mount - A Successful Attempt

Well as the title suggests, we went to St. Michaels Mount today. But the difference between today and a few days ago is the fact we could actually get across today. That would help to actually see the castle, I think.

Water laps at our feet, but we press on, determined to reach the island.

A decorated wall inside.

Samuri soldier suit.

A dead fish we found on the way out.

The castle.

Some cannons for defence.

A symbol in the hall.

The gardens from above.

A square window in the church.

I think this is a painting of one of his dogs.

After looking at all of the castle, we went down to the gardens. Unfortunately I forgot to get out my camera when we were in there because they were so cool. Well actually I had been given this treasure hunt thing where you have to find all these creatures. I thought, that will be cool, why don't I do that? So I got it and the first thing I had to find was a snail. It said 'Find Sammy the snail' or something crazy. I was then left to think "How could they name a snail?" When I found 'Sammy the Snail' it turned out to be 5 times as big as a normal snail and made of plastic. So much for finding creatures. The rest of the treasure hunt was pretty much that except for one thing which was we had to find a 'Spikey plant' called something like the Dragon Blood Tree. Ok, now how am I supposed to know what that is? Luckily all the plants had little signs saying what they were so it was quite an easy find.
After the amazing treasure hunt, I got a prize because I had found all of the things on it. Mum thought it was going to be some sort of sticker or something, but it was actually alright. I mean, bubble blowers are pretty good, right?
Anyway, I really enjoyed going to St. Michaels Mount. Do you want to go there now?

A Car Trip Day

Today I endured possibly my longest car trip. Before I say how long it was, I'll just say that it wasn't that fun.
Now the car trip was 10 HOURS. You heard me, 10 hours. And my dad had to do ALL of that in the front seat doing the driving. It's not fun, let me tell you.
What was YOUR longest car trip?

St. Michaels Mount - A Failed Attempt

Well, today we were going to go to St. Michaels Mount, but we had mistimed it. The tide had covered our pathway to it.

Aw dang.

A zoom in shot of the Castle.

Me walking to a little island.

It's a shame we couldn't go to St. Michaels Mount. My brother, however, thought he could get there anyway so he decided to walk along the path and try. He only got about halfway.
Would you have tried to get there?

Land's End - The End of The World

Land's End is a place at the very end of England. Maybe it isn't the end of the world as such, but it sure looks like it when you can just see the sea in front of you. After we had succesfully parked we got out and walked over to the cliff. A sign said: DANGEROUS CLIFFS. So of course we went over to inspect the cliff. Then we wandered around and did just general stuff like walking along and buying ice cream and looking in gift shops. For some reason they didn't let us buy any gifts, though, because they were 'shutting'. Yeah, right. Here's some pictures of Land's End for you:

They are VERY Dangerous.

A Giant!

The First and Last Refreshment House in England.

Well, what do you think of Land's End?

Jock's Home-Bringing Anniversary

Nine years ago, we picked up Jock our dog from the pet store. So it is his anniversary for his home-bringing! I hope you have a nice day on the farm, Jockie!!!

Jock, I just want to say to you...

I LOVE YOU!!!