Went to Morrison's for some supplies and a money off fuel voucher, and then travelled to Shanklin for the beach. Eventually found the esplanade and a helpful local authority traffic officer advised me about parking. Had to pay for two places - £9.
The Martin's arrived shortly afterwards and we headed to the beach. Found a spot and headed into the water (4 of us). It was quite cold. !
After a brief swim and a sit Olivia and I hired a pedalo. Spent about 20 mins pedaling about the bay. Followed this activiy with a picnic and then Darren and I went for a walk to both ends of the esplanade. After a few bat and ball games we returned to the carpark.
Received praise and a round of applause after manoeuvring the van out of the carpark, missing parked cars by mere millimetres. Returned to site where we sat in the sun and Lynda drank nearly a whole bottle of rose.
Today we went to the garlic farm where we bought some garlic! And some other garlicky products. We then moved onto the vineyard where we walked round the tour and then tasted some wines. Unfortunately they were out of stock of their red wine, but Lynda bought some rose.
From there we moved to Carisbrooke Castle where there was an 'event'. Lots of mediaeval stalls and the highlight was a jousting tournament. 4 knights represented the North, South,East and West. Of course the Knight representing the North won!!!
Returned to the site for fillet steak - lovely!
Last day tomorrow. Planning to tour the island, maybe see a couple of gardens and then meet up with the Martin's for a last meal. We head home on Thursday while they head to a friend of Darren's in Kent.
The Martin's arrived shortly afterwards and we headed to the beach. Found a spot and headed into the water (4 of us). It was quite cold. !
After a brief swim and a sit Olivia and I hired a pedalo. Spent about 20 mins pedaling about the bay. Followed this activiy with a picnic and then Darren and I went for a walk to both ends of the esplanade. After a few bat and ball games we returned to the carpark.
Received praise and a round of applause after manoeuvring the van out of the carpark, missing parked cars by mere millimetres. Returned to site where we sat in the sun and Lynda drank nearly a whole bottle of rose.
Today we went to the garlic farm where we bought some garlic! And some other garlicky products. We then moved onto the vineyard where we walked round the tour and then tasted some wines. Unfortunately they were out of stock of their red wine, but Lynda bought some rose.
From there we moved to Carisbrooke Castle where there was an 'event'. Lots of mediaeval stalls and the highlight was a jousting tournament. 4 knights represented the North, South,East and West. Of course the Knight representing the North won!!!
Returned to the site for fillet steak - lovely!
Last day tomorrow. Planning to tour the island, maybe see a couple of gardens and then meet up with the Martin's for a last meal. We head home on Thursday while they head to a friend of Darren's in Kent.
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