On the Road Again!

I ordered the four pack of scones for Claire's birthday that's on the 24th February. They arrived yesterday as I ordered them back in January so we could take them to Cromer this week. Due to being in hospital for 11 days and not being fit enough to travel I had to cancel. Still. The scones are really good. They come with the pots of jam, one each per scone, plus Rodda's cream, biscuits and Cornish Tea. https://thecornishcompany.com https://share.google/tbQJDbE7htS60voa6

Today we decided to stay local as we set off for home tomorrow. It will be a long day in the car for us and Reggie especially. So our first stop was as ASDA in Bideford to get some cash and fill the car ready for tomorrow.  A disappointing 43.7mpg. I guess all the low gear ups and downs of the Devon countryside. The next was at Tapeley Park just the other side of Bideford. Another estate with a garden open to the public. Again it was on the Gardener's World 2-1 offer and seniors we got in for a fiver. The house looks at first a bit run down but the gardens are very nice. An Italian garden and the kitchen garden are the highlights. We met Hector who "runs the place" and is actually one of the owners of the site. He was accompanied by his English Bull Terrier called Wayne. Reggie barked at first but they got on after mutual sniffing. On the way out I saw the field alongside the carpark had a herd of Highland Cattle. Reggie barked as a calf came close.  To sound a bit "...